Qunchamarka

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Qunchamarka
Location Cusco Region, Peru
History
Cultures Inca

Qunchamarka (Quechua, Hispanicized spelling Conchamarca, Conchamarka, Qonchamarca, regionally also spelled 'Qonchamarka') is an archaeological site in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District, southwest of the mountain Runkuraqay. [1] It lies between the archaeological sites Sayaqmarka and Phuyupatamarka on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. [2]

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References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Urubamba Province (Cusco Region) showing the location of the mountain Runkuraqay
  2. e-travelorganizer.com Sketch map of the Inca Trail