waiting for the sun

Cusco on a shoestring

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April 5th 2007
CUSCO S'schöni Cusco oder Qosq'o in Quechua (Iwohner 350'000, Höchi 3326m) isch früener di wichtigscht Stadt vom Inkaimperium gsi und hüt die unbestritte archeologisch Hauptstadt vo Amerika sowie die ältist ununterbroche bewohnt Stadt ufem Kontinent. Massivi vo Inkas konstruierti Mure ziehnd sich de Strosse entlang, sie bilded s'Fundament sowohl vo koloniale wie au vo moderne Gebà ... read more

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more