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Viewing the Temple of the Sun from the opposite side, you can see the large carved flat rock with the small stone pillar at its center . This is the "Hitching Post of the Sun" for which the temple site was named.
The Sacred Valley

August 17th 2007
I just wanted to let everyone know that I am safe and sound and back in the United States. I returned on Monday, August 13th, two days before the earthquake struck. From what I understand, people in Cusco felt the tremors of the earthquake, but Cusco sustained no real damage. I appreciate the concern many of you have expressed for my well-being and for the well-being of the people of Peru. I ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Sacred Valley

Peruvian Flag 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
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