The Inca construction technique was completely different from anything found in other latitudes of the world, which is why it is unique in its various archaeological centers. Large stones, some weighing more than one hundred tons, were carried from quarries more than 60 kilometers away for its construction. The orientation of its doors and windows, as well as its spectacular construction, are just some of the details that you will appreciate in this tour through these archaeological centers.
Puca Pucara is one of the most important archaeological complexes in Cusco, alongside Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, and Tambomachay. Its architecture demonstrates the advanced Inca technology, although…
The archaeological complex of Q'enqo was an important Inca religious site, where ceremonies in honor of the major gods of the Inca culture were performed.…
Table of ContentsHistory of QoricanchaWho Were the First to Build the “Qoricancha”?What Does Qoricancha Mean?Architecture of Qoricancha - Temple of the SunLocation of Qoricancha: How…
Undoubtedly, Sacsayhuamán was and remains to this day a majestic work of Inca architecture and engineering. The Inca fortress was built between the 14th and…
The archaeological site of Tambomachay was a place dedicated to the water worship and as a resting place for the Inca nobility. Today, this archaeological…
Near the historic center of Cusco, there is a place that seems straight out of a magical tale. Surrounded by ancient terraces, vegetation, Inca canals,…
