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an alley way in Cuzco Peru

Church of Santo Domingo, Cusco.

$Archaeological site of Sacsayhuamán in Peru at daylight.\nSacsayhuamán is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The site is at an altitude of 3,701 metres.\nThe complex was built by the Incas in the 15th century, particularly under Sapa Inca Pachacuti and his successors.[$

Inca Chambers at Coricancha or Qorikancha Sun Temple Ruins in the Convento de Santo Domingo Monastery or Convent in Cuzco, Peru

Amazing Inca Stone Masonry Wall in the Historic Center of Cuzco, Peru, South America

Sacsayhuaman (also known as Saksaq Waman, Sacsahuaman) is a walled complex near the old city of Cusco, at an altitude of 3,701 m. or 12,000 feet. The site is part of the City of Cuzco, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. It was built by the prehistoric indigenous people of the Killke culture about 1100 AD. They were superseded by the Inca, who occupied and expanded the complex beginning about 1200 ADhttp://bem.2be.pl/IS/peru_380.jpg

12 angled stone, Cusco, Perú

Saqsaywaman (Saksaywaman, , Sasawaman, Saksawaman, Sacsahuayman, Sasaywaman or Saksaq Waman (Quechua language) (hispanicized spellings SacsayhuamÃ¡n, Sacsayhuaman, Sacsahuaman, Saxahuaman and others)) is a citadel like structure on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Sections were first built by the Killke culture about 1100; they had occupied the area since 900. The complex was expanded and added to by the Inca from the 13th century; they built dry stone walls constructed of huge stones. The workers carefully cut the boulders to fit them together tightly without mortar. The site is at an altitude of 3,701 m (12,142 ft). In 1983, Cusco and Saksaywaman together were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for recognition and protection.

I believe this shot was taken at the Hatun Rumiyoc street in Cusco, Peru.

The twelve-angled stone is an archeological artifact in Cuzco, Peru. It was part of a stone wall of an Inca palace, and is considered to be a national heritage object. The stone is currently part of a wall in the palace of the Archbishop of Cuzco.

Trapezoid windows at Coricancha, the most important temple in the Inca Empire.

Three aligned trapezoidal windows in an Inca wall, Temple of the Rainbow, Coricancha or Qorikancha Ruins, Santo Domingo Convent, Cuzco, Peru

front view of the famous 12 angle stone on the streets of cuzco in Peru

Antique stone wall at archaeological site of Cusco City in Peru at daylight

Trapezoid cavity in an Inca wall with perfect stonework, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru.

Close up of Inca stonework at Sacsayhuaman near Cusco in Peru.

Inca Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo Village in Peru

Detail of a wall built by the Incas at an archaeological center in the Sacred Valley of Peru.

“Twelve Angled” stone wall Cusco Peru

Wide shot of interior of Sacred City of Machu Picchu, Peru

detail of ancient Inca carved stone wall built near Cusco in Peru in South America

$Archaeological site of Sacsayhuamán in Peru at daylight.\nSacsayhuamán is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The site is at an altitude of 3,701 metres.\nThe complex was built by the Incas in the 15th century, particularly under Sapa Inca Pachacuti and his successors.[$

Image of the Hatun Rumiyoc, the ancient 12 sided stone in an old building in Cuzco, Peru. Image was taken on a cloudy day and the image tones are warm.

Inca Stonework At Machu Picchu In Peru

Clouds and blue sky over the remains of the ancient Inca wall in Cusco.

The Inca Trail is a historic trekking route in the Andes, leading adventurers through steep valleys, towering mountains, and ancient Incan sites. The journey offers unparalleled natural beauty, combining rugged terrain with rich cultural history, making it one of the most iconic trails in South America

A detailed view of the historical Twelve-Angled Stone in Cusco, Peru, located in the heart of the city

Ancient Inca ruins of Ingapirca in Ecuador's Cañar province showcase intricate stonework and impressive architecture against a dramatic, cloudy sky

Saywa Stone Memories at Sector 5 Puca Corral, Sondor Ruins of the Chankas Culture - Pacucha District, Apurimac, Peru

The Plaza de Armas in Cusco, Peru, has a rich history intertwined with both the Inca Empire and Spanish colonial rule. Originally called Huacaypata, it served as a ceremonial and administrative center for the Incas, playing host to significant events like the Inti Raymi festival. After the Spanish conquest, it was transformed into a plaza, with colonial buildings like the Cusco Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus erected on the site of former Inca palaces

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