Walking around

Temple of the Sun

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November 2nd 2007
Today Roana and I went to Ingapirca, the most significant Inca site in Ecuador. The Inca stonework is amazing. Stones shaped and fitted together with utmost precision. Master craftsmen combining time and skill to create truly praiseworthy structures, able to stand the test of time. Centuries after construction, the remaining stonework is in very good condition. It's a shame that so many of th ... read more

South America » Ecuador

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more