Saqsaywaman

Peru: Saqsaywaman

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March 29th 2013
Saqsaywaman: The remains and fondations of a colossal strucuture, featuring three-tiered defense walls made of stones fitting with razorsharp precision. /it means /saatiaite /falcon and was built in some 77 years (1431-1508) under the ruke of incas Tupac Yupanki and Wayna Qhapaq. Then the Spaniards use the stone to build their own-house and churches, and a Cathedral. The largest ston ... 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