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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Wamanmarka, also known as Waman Marka, is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site located in the Yauyos Province of the Lima Region in Peru. Situated at an elevation of 3,800 meters, this site provides valuable insights into the habitation patterns of the region's pre-Hispanic cultures. The name, derived from Quechua, highlights the site's significance as a 'falcon village.' Recognized as a site of National Cultural Heritage since October 30, 1997, Wamanmarka serves as an important testament to the early settlement patterns and cultural practices prior to Spanish colonization. The site's strategic location and elevation suggest its potential role in both domestic life and broader cultural or strategic activities in the pre-Hispanic period.
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