Qurimarka, Apurímac

An archaeological site in the Apurimac Region of Peru, situated in Abancay Province, Huanipaca District. The name derives from Quechua "quri" (gold) and "marka" (village or settlement), suggesting it may have been associated with gold-working or trade. Located in the rugged Apurimac canyon region, the site is part of a broader landscape of Inca-period settlements in the area surrounding Abancay, though detailed excavation records remain limited in published sources.

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1000 - 1500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.5010° S, 72.9384° W

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