Sacsayhuaman, Cusco, Peru – Part 1

in #travel7 years ago (edited)


Another one for the Ancient Aliens fans, Sacsayhuaman, lies on the outskirts of the City of Cusco, the original Incan capital, at an altitude of 3,701 m (12,142 ft). It is one of the most enigmatic sites, anywhere in the world


The site consists of two distinctly different periods of occupation. The Incan (1438-1533) and an unknown (within academia) preceding civilisation.
In the above picture, the two different construction methods are evident. The monolithic, perfectly fitted polygonal rocks behind yours truly, and the smaller Incan rocks, on the right.


In the below picture, evidence of an Incan repair, to the already existing, polygonal megalithic construction can be seen in the top left.


The site is massive, as the following pictures will demonstrate.



Well, that’s it for part 1. I hope you've enjoyed the quick general tour of the site. In part 2, I will focus on some of the most anomalous features of the site, with another selection of 12 photos.
If you did enjoy these photos, be sure to check out my previous posts, and follow me, to see my daily selections.


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Part 2 will be up tomorrow.
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Although I enjoyed the movie Keizer Cusco, it's nice to finally see some real images from that location.

Keep them coming!

P.S. This makes Stonehenge look like something constructed by the 7 dwarfs

Wait til you see Ollyantaytambo :)

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Hiya, just swinging by to let you know that this post made the Honorable mentions list in today's Travel Digest!

Wow!
Thank you so much for the love :)
Reliving the experience, simply by making this post, has been incredibly rewarding in itself. This mention in your Travel Digest #131 simply made my day.
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Wow what a place thanks for photos and info.

Dude!! It's mind blowing!!
Being there just makes you realise how BS history is and how little we really know about our past.
Well, blew my mind anyway ^^
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Incredible!!!

Muchas gracias hermano. Siento el amor :)

But can you peel a banana, whilst skating, whilst vlogging?+


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