Archaeological Centers Cusco

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The Inca construction technique was completely different from anything found in other latitudes of the world, which is why it is unique in its various archaeological centers. Large stones, some weighing more than one hundred tons, were carried from quarries more than 60 kilometers away for its construction. The orientation of its doors and windows, as well as its spectacular construction, are just some of the details that you will appreciate in this tour through these archaeological centers.

Puka Pukara - Red Fortress

Puca Pucara is one of the most important archaeological complexes in Cusco, alongside Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, and Tambomachay. Its architecture demonstrates the advanced Inca technology, although…

Q'enqo - Archaeological Complex

The archaeological complex of Q'enqo was an important Inca religious site, where ceremonies in honor of the major gods of the Inca culture were performed.…

Qoricancha - Temple Of The Sun

History of Qoricancha The Temple of the Sun - Qoricancha was originally named “Inticancha or Intiwasi,” which would mean House of the Sun, a religious…

Sacsayhuaman

Undoubtedly, Sacsayhuamán was and remains to this day a majestic work of Inca architecture and engineering. The Inca fortress was built between the 14th and…

Tambomachay - Inca´s Baths

The archaeological site of Tambomachay was a place dedicated to the water worship and as a resting place for the Inca nobility. Today, this archaeological…