Archaeological Sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley
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Archaeological Sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley
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Fortress of Ollantaytambo
Walk above the town to a formidable stone structure where massive... |
Archaeological Sites | Ollantaytambo |
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Moray and Salineras
Scientists still marvel at the agricultural technology the Inca... |
Archaeological Sites | Moray and Salineras |
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Pikillacta
For a reminder that civilizations existed in this region before... |
Archaeological Sites | Pikillacta |
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Pisac Ruins
From the market area, drive or take a taxi S/10-S/15 one-way... |
Archaeological Sites | Pisac |
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Puka Pukara
Little is known of the archaeological ruins of Puka Pukara, a... |
Archaeological Sites | Puka Pukara |
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Qenko
It may be a fairly serene location these days, but Qenko, which... |
Archaeological Sites | Qenko |
Qorikancha
If the Spanish came to the new world looking for El Dorado, the... |
Archaeological Sites | Cusco |
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Rumicolca
An enormous 12-meter- (39-foot-) high gate stands at Rumicolca... |
Archaeological Sites | Rumicolca |
Sacsayhuamán
Towering high above Cusco, the ruins of Sacsayhuamán are... |
Archaeological Sites | Sacsayhuamán |
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Salapunco
In a culture that worshipped the sun, dark and cavernous Salapunco... |
Archaeological Sites | Salapunco |
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Tambomachay
Ancient fountains are at this tranquil and secluded spot, which... |
Archaeological Sites | Tambomachay |
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Temple of Raqchi
The ruins of this large temple in the ancient town of Raqchi... |
Archaeological Sites | Temple of Raqchi |
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Tipón
Everyone has heard that the Incas were good engineers, but for... |
Archaeological Sites | Tipón |