macho picchu 21st of june

macho picchu

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June 21st 2006
With coincidence we arrived on the 21st at the Machu Picchu. One the first to arrive we watched the sunset creating special shadow figures on this special day. The 21st of June was a special day for the Inca's, with calculations they created holes and solids who form on this day different kind of shadow figures. What can i say more about this special place, i think the pictures say enough... ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

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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