Molloko

Molloko (possibly from Aymara for round, round head and swirl)[1] is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located in the Puno Region, Puno Province, Acora District, about 5 km south of the town of Acora, near the village of Molloco.[2] The site was declared a National Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) by the National Institute of Culture.[2]

Molloko
Molloko is located in Peru
Molloko
Shown within Peru
Location Peru
Puno Region, Puno Province
RegionAndes

See also

References

  1. Radio San Gabriel, "Instituto Radiofonico de Promoción Aymara" (IRPA) 1993, Republicado por Instituto de las Lenguas y Literaturas Andinas-Amazónicas (ILLLA-A) 2011, Transcripción del Vocabulario de la Lengua Aymara, P. Ludovico Bertonio 1612 (Spanish-Aymara-Aymara-Spanish dictionary) see: mulluq'u (2) and cabeza redonda
  2. "Sitio arqueológico de Molloko". mincetur. Retrieved January 25, 2014.

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