Peter and I took a bus tour from Cusco to Puno during his stay in December. The following pictures are from our stops along the way:
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| 1st stop Andayhuaylillas |
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| Raqchi |
The most prominent structure is the Temple of Wiracocha, an enormous rectangular two-story roofed structure.
Prior to its destruction by the Spaniards, the temple had what is believed to be the largest single roof in the Incan Empire, having its peak at the central wall
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| Circular storehouses |
To the eastern side of the temple are some 100 round qolqas (storehouses) in parallel lines
These storehouses were used to hold grains, such as corn and quinoa, that would have been used for ceremonial purposes. The storehouses are also unique as unlike other structures throughout the empire they are not square cornered.
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| On another side are farmlots |
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| Highest point at 13,000 ft.1/2 way from Cusco to Puno |
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| Lake Titicaca in background |
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