What is "llamuqa"

Llamuqa ( Quechua for a black stone consisting of iron with curative powers, hispanicized spellings Llamocca, Llamoja) is a mountain with archaeological remains in the Andes of Peru, about high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, La Unión Province, Huaynacotas District.

By the local people Llamuqa is venerated as an apu.