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The Inti Watana stone is one of many ritual stones in South America. These stones are arranged to point directly at the sun during the winter solstice. The name of the stone (coined perhaps by Bingham) is derived from the Quechua language- The Hitching Post of the Sun.
Capturing Ollantaytambo's Inca Splendor in Pixels! 🇵🇪✨
Greetings, Flickr photography enthusiasts! 🌟 Join me on a visual journey through the ancient marvels of Ollantaytambo, where every click tells a story of Inca mastery. 🏰📷
Trip Link: www.kondorpathtours.com/sacred-valley-tours/sacred-valley...
️ Sacred Valley Vistas: Explore the lush landscapes of the Sacred Valley, where Ollantaytambo stands as a testament to the Inca's strategic genius in choosing this picturesque site. ️🌿
⚒️ Stone Symphony: Dive into the intricate details of Ollantaytambo's stone terraces. Each block is a masterpiece, harmonizing with the surrounding landscape in a breathtaking display of craftsmanship. ⚒️🎶
🚂 Rails to Wonder: Follow the train tracks from Ollantaytambo to the mystical Machu Picchu. The journey unfolds with every frame, capturing the anticipation and excitement of the adventure. 🚆🌄
☀️ Temple of the Sun Radiance: Immerse yourself in the celestial aura of the Temple of the Sun. Capture the play of light on ancient monoliths, revealing the Inca's spiritual connection with the cosmos. ☀️️
🏡 Town in Time: Stroll through Ollantaytambo, where Inca and colonial architecture coexist. Narrow streets and adobe houses offer endless photo opportunities frozen in time. 🚶♂🏡
🌅 Golden Hour Magic: Witness the enchantment as the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow on Ollantaytambo's stones. Sunset photography at its finest! 🌅
🔍 Stone Puzzle Perspectives: Challenge your lens with the mysteries of colossal stones. Play with angles and perspectives to capture the awe-inspiring scale and precision of Inca architecture. 🤔
💃 Cultural Elegance in Frame: Showcase the fusion of tradition and modernity in Ollantaytambo. From local celebrations to daily life, capture the cultural elegance that defines this enchanting town. 💃
🌄 Panoramic Vista Masterpieces: Craft panoramic masterpieces of Ollantaytambo's stunning views. From the terraces, create visual stories that transport viewers to this ancient Inca realm. 🌄️
Ready to curate your Ollantaytambo photo album? Let each snapshot be a pixel in the rich tapestry of Inca history! 📷✨ #Ollantaytambo #IncaArchitecture #PeruPhotography #AncientWonders
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A woman in traditional quechua dress walks down the Calle Roca at twilight, past the Inca-era 12-angle stone.
Terraces [not steps for climbing - It is difficult to show how large these terraces really are] used by the Inca to farm in the Andes. The rocks jutting out from the sides are the steps.
📷 Sacsayhuaman: Capturing Ancient Grandeur ️
Sacsayhuaman, the Megalithic Sun Temple perched above Cusco, Peru, is a photographer's paradise. With its incredible stone architecture and stunning vistas, it's a treasure trove of visual wonders.
🌞 Historical Marvel: Explore the Inca civilization's connection to the Sun God, Inti, and the purpose behind Sacsayhuaman's construction.
️ Megalithic Precision: The precision with which these massive stones were fitted together is a visual marvel. The intricate details of the stonework are a testament to the Inca's craftsmanship.
🌍 Strategic Overlook: Sacsayhuaman's strategic location above Cusco offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscapes.
Photographer's Dream: From close-up shots of the massive stone blocks to the sweeping vistas, every angle at Sacsayhuaman offers a unique photo opportunity.
💼 Professional Insights: For fellow photographers and history enthusiasts, Sacsayhuaman is a goldmine of inspiration and photographic challenges.
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#Sacsayhuaman #IncaHistory #MegalithicTemple #SunTemple #HistoricalPhotography #CulturalHeritage #IncaArchitecture #PanoramicViews #FlickrPhotography #PeruTravel
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. It offers its guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late afternoon, when most of the day visitors and buses have left. The magnificent gardens at the Lodge boast stunning views across Machu Picchu. Located behind the main building, here you can marvel at the near-countless variety of flowers and birds that populate the region.
Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 60 kilometers northwest of the city of Cusco. The method of constructing joints to withstand earthquakes which features precisely cut and shaped stones closely fitted without mortar
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A woman in traditional quechua dress walks down the Calle Roca at twilight, past the Inca-era 12-angle stone.
Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 60 kilometers northwest of the city of Cusco. The method of constructing joints to withstand earthquakes which features precisely cut and shaped stones closely fitted without mortar
Machu Pikchu or Old Mountain is a 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres above sea level at the edge of the Amazonian Rainforest in the Andes Mountains. The Lost City of the Incas was built as the estate of Emperor Pachacuti (1438-1471) around 1450, but abandoned it a century later at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Although known locally, it was unknown to the outside world before being brought to international attention in 1911 by the American historian Hiram Bingham. Bingham theorized that site was both the last city of the Inca, and also the legendary lost city of Vilcabamba la Vieja, which the last of the independent Inca rulers waged a lengthy battle against Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. He was wrong on this account, as archaeologists later discovered the actual last city was Espíritu Pampa, a jungle site about 80 miles west of the Inca capital city of Cusco. Bingham did visit Espíritu Pampa in 1911. However, he decided the site was not grand enough to be the legendary city. Most historians agree with Verano's interpretation of the Machu Picchu skeletons as a group of individuals who worked on a royal retreat under the fifteenth-century Inca Emperor Pachacuti. According to this theory, Machu Picchu was a place for Pachacuti and his royal court, or panaca, to relax, hunt, and entertain guests. The opening sequence of the 1972 film Aguirre, the Wrath of God was shot in the Machu Picchu area and on the stone stairway of Huayna Picchu.
September 16, 2016 - The tall mountain in the background is Huayna Picchu where the royal family lived and looked down on Machu Picchu in the foreground. Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu, Peru.
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. It offers its guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late afternoon, when most of the day visitors and buses have left. The magnificent gardens at the Lodge boast stunning views across Machu Picchu. Located behind the main building, here you can marvel at the near-countless variety of flowers and birds that populate the region.
Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 60 kilometers northwest of the city of Cusco. The Photo shows the iron oxide typical in this region.
Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 60 kilometers northwest of the city of Cusco. [Interesting light hitting the terraced stones late in the afternoon]
Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru northwest of the city of Cusco.
Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 60 kilometers northwest of the city of Cusco.
The windows and passages are located in Coricancha, which was the the emporer's home, currently it has a church built on this Inca foundation.
Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 60 kilometers northwest of the city of Cusco.
We arrive for an overnight stay at the Sol y Luna Lodge in the Sacred Valley of the Incas - www.hotelsolyluna.com/english/links.htm