Ari, quipa

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June 13th 2008
Apres les efforts de la randonnee au pays des Incas, nous sommes alles a Arequipa. Apparemment, la ville doit son nom a un des cefs Incas qui decida de sárreter pour etablir un campement et dit a ses gens "ari, quipa" - "ici, nous restons" (ou quelquechose comme ca!). A Arequipa on est alles visiter le musee qui renferme un corps congele d´une adolescente offerte en sacrifice aux dieux Incas il ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Arequipa

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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