Ancient Aliens fans rejoice. Here is Part 2 of my tour of Sacsayhuaman (tr. Satisfied Falcon).
The flat surfaces of recessing in the above photo, are as smooth as glass.
At this section of the site, massive chunks of rock are scattered all over the area in a complete state of disarray.
Imagine if you built a Lego city in one of the rooms in your house, then in a fit of rage went around and kicked them all over. Well, that’s exactly what this section of the site looks like.
I would also like to draw your attention to the key way type cuttings, just above, and to the left of my friends head. The below image is a close-up of this.
In the below image, I have inverted the first image of this blog, to give you an idea of what this section, may once have been a part of.
Yes, they look like steps to me too.
Another similar feature, nearby.
A prevailing theory, outside of academia, regarding the above image, is that these features were once part of an ancient machine of sorts, utilising a technology outside of our current understanding, whereby these flat, glass smooth (dare I say machined) surfaces, were inlaid with a gold leafing.
Despite the obvious differences in construction technique, archaeologists maintain that this entire site is of Incan construction. Any kind of quantitative or ethnographic research though, would tell a very different story, in that this site was as much an enigma to the Inca, as it is to us. Just ask a local :) Also, in the below image of the steps, the later Incan construction can clearly be seen as having been built on top of the earlier style of construction.
With a passing glance, one could easily assume that this pipe, in the above image, is a modern day addition. One would be wrong.
These ancient builders, were masters of underground waterway constructions. No better example exists of this than at the amazing site of Tambomachay, also near the city of Cusco.
See below image for a sneak peak from there. This site will be covered in my next blog.
Now back to Sacsayhuaman. This entire site is also riddled with underground tunnels. Most of these have been sealed off, or gated, requiring governmental approval for research access. The next two images are of a couple of passageways that lead short distances between the site.
This feature of the site is referred to locally as "The Throne"
Naturally, I had to try it out. Whilst sitting on the throne, as soon as I assumed a relaxed posture, I could feel my whole body vibrating at the molecular level.
Well, that's my selection for today folks. If you've enjoyed these photos, be sure to check out my previous posts, and follow me, to see my daily selections. Tomorrow I'll be uploading my selection of photos from Tambomachay, Cusco, Peru.
Peace.
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Great info and photos again mate thanks.
Cheers man :)
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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.
Peace.