Jul
27
2009
Guarding the Sacred Valley
The Majestic Sacred Valley
Standing guard over the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Ollantaytambo’s great terraces and massive stoneworks served as a ceremonial center and fortress, protecting the heart of the Incan empire from its enemies. Its massive structures were crafted by moving giant stones for miles using sheer manpower and ingenious engineering devices. The builders even rechanneled a river to allow the giant stones to be manoeuvred across. It was here at Ollantaytambo that the Incas staged their last victory over the Spanish.
