Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Pumamarka, an archaeological site situated in the Cusco Region of Peru, is a notable example of a village establishment from the Late Post-Classical Period, around the 15th century CE. Located at the confluence of the Patakancha and Yuraqmayu rivers, this site reflects the integration of its natural setting with cultural development. The name 'Pumamarka,' meaning 'Puma Village,' signifies the site's cultural and linguistic heritage rooted in Aymara and Quechua languages. Pumamarka is characterized by its domestic and habitation structures, particularly its village layout, which offers insights into the social and economic organization of its inhabitants. As an archaeological site, Pumamarka contributes valuable knowledge to the understanding of pre-Columbian societies in the Andes, highlighting their adaptive strategies and cultural expressions in a unique geographical landscape.
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