SACSAYHUAMAN


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August 20th 2022
Published: September 14th 2022
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Sacsayhuamán is a fortress on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco built in the 15th century at an altitude of 12,142 feet. According to oral history, Tupac Inca decided that the best head for the Puma shaped city of Cusco would be to make a fortress on the high plateau to the north of the city. In 1983 Sacsayhuamán was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of all the breathtaking rui... Read Full Entry



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A cave entrance.
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Altar for ceremonial purposes.
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Niche in one of the chambers, believed to have been used for mummification.
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Shaman Purifying Ceremony

Much to my relief I soon realized that the Inca chief was the assistant, not the shaman.
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Shaman Purifying Ceremony

Making the offering to Pachamama.
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Shaman Purifying Ceremony

The final offering, composed for many different elements.
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Market of Wanchaq

Some of the many kinds of potatoes.
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Market of Wanchaq

Those weird looking potatoes in the back right side are called "Mother-in-Law" potatoes because they would be given to a prospective son's intended bride to see if she was good enough. If she knew how to peel them she would pass the test.



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