The classical postcard view of Macchu Picchu

Wanderings in Peru - 4 - Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

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June 24th 2016
We started our exploration of the Sacred Valley of the Incas visiting the Incan Fortress of Ollantaytambo. A climb up several hundred steep rocky steps brought us to the top of the fortress and the Temple of the Sun. Large stone slabs aligned with the sun with prefect symmetry and joints, all carved and smoothed by hand, and transported from a quarry on the opposite side of the valley - an unbelie ... read more

South America » Peru

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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