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