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Moray is an archaeological site approximately 50 kilometres northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 metres and just west of the village of Maras.
The terraces were dug following the natural curves of the landscape. The thickness of the walls stores heat during the day and diffuses it at night. Thanks to this method it has been possible to obtain a different microclimate as one goes down and gets closer to the centre. An average temperature difference of 5°C was observed, whereas the difference is only 0.5°C over comparable height differences at the same location. Due to its sheltered position, each of the terraces represents approximately one thousand metres of altitude under normal growing conditions.
Abandoned after the Spanish conquest, the site of Moray, composed of a series of terraces, was found in 1932, covered with jungle, by Shirppe Johnson's expedition. Currently only one 'amphitheatre' has been restored, but Moray also has two other smaller ones in poorer condition. One of these two smaller ones adjoins the larger one and is, in fact, an integral part of this monumental ensemble
Rocks on the shores of Portknockie in Morayshire, Scotland.
Thank god the moody skies and active seas are back. All those nice days were ruining my photography mojo. ;-) I just had a great few hours just sitting down on the rocks with Fara, watching and photographing the waves crashing in below Linn Links. And it stayed dry! Perfect. :)
One of the most visually stunning Inca ruins is at Moray. The circular terraces are thought to have been used as an agricultural research station. Their depth, design, and their orientation are designed around the position of the sun at various times of the year.
Moray is an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 kilometres northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 metres and just west of the village of Maras. The site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m deep.
Moray archaeological site (Urubamba Mountain range in the background) 20221126
Moray is one of the famous Inca ruins near Cusco. It is composed of three groups of circular terraces (muyus in Quechua) that descend 150 meters from the highest terrace to the lowest. Each muyu has 12 levels of terraces with the largest depression having a diameter of about 180 meters. Surrounded by the towering Andes mountains, looking into the depths of these man-made craters will fill you with awe and wonder.
Gymnothorax griseus or geometric moray eels are often seen looking out from a hole or a small cave and seldom come out into the open. They sometimes hide in soft leather corals, maybe because their coloration provides excellent camouflage in these corals. They are not aggressive but you should watch out for their sharp teeth. They are nocturnal hunters. Nuweiba, Gulf of Aqaba, Egypt.
Incas archeological site. Probably the purpose of the terraces was to experiment different crops for different climate using different fertilizers. Their design and orientation allow to have a difference of up to 15 °C between the top and the bottom.
Shot taken from my TV screen
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Moray eel
Moray eels or Muraenidae are a cosmopolitan family of eels. The approximately 200 species in 15 genera are almost exclusively marine, The dutch name is Murene.
Moray or Muray (Quechua)[1] is an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 km (31 mi) northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 m (11,500 ft) and just west of the village of Maras. The site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several enormous terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m (98 ft) deep. As with many other Inca sites, it also has a sophisticated irrigation system.
The purpose of these depressions is uncertain, but their depth, design, and orientation with respect to wind and sun creates a temperature difference of as much as 15 °C (27 °F) between the top and the bottom. It is possible that this large temperature difference was used by the Inca to study the effects of different climatic conditions on crops. Speculation about the site has led to discussion about Moray as an Inca agricultural experiment station. Its microclimatic conditions and other significant characteristics led to the use of the site as a center for the ancient study of domestication, acclimatization, and hybridization of wild vegetable species that were modified or adapted for human consumption. (Wikipedia)
Part of my 'Duffus Castle through the seasons' project.
The castle is situated on the Laich of Moray, a fertile plain that was once the swampy foreshore of Spynie Loch. This was originally a more defensive position than it appears today, long after the loch was drained.
The motte is a huge man-made mound, with steep sides and a wide ditch separating it from the bailey. The whole site is enclosed by a water-filled ditch, which is more a mark of its boundary than it is a serious defensive measure.
Duffus Castle was built by a Flemish man named Freskin, who came to Scotland in the first half of the 1100s. After an uprising by the ‘men of Moray’ against David I in 1130, the king sent Freskin north as a representative of royal authority.
He was given the estate of Duffus, and here he built an earthwork-and-timber castle. Freskin’s son William adopted the title of ‘de Moravia’ – of Moray. By 1200, the family had become the most influential noble family in northern Scotland, giving rise to the earls of Sutherland and Clan Murray.
In about 1270, the castle passed to Sir Reginald Cheyne the Elder, Lord of Inverugie. He probably built the square stone keep on top of the motte, and the curtain wall encircling the bailey. In 1305, the invading King Edward I of England gave him a grant of 200 oaks from the royal forests of Darnaway and Longmorn, which were probably used for the castle’s floors and roofs.
A not so great shot of one of the coolest things I've ever seen in a tide pool.
Palm Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Moray is a place with andenes, special zones for agriculture and several products in just one place.
The Snow Roads (www.visitcairngorms.com/inspire-me/snowroads/ ) Scenic Route is a 144-km (90-mile) journey which takes you from the picturesque market town of Blairgowrie to the traditional Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey. The route traverses the highest public road in Britain taking you through some of the most outstanding landscapes in the eastern Cairngorms. The road links the communities of Braemar, Ballater and Tomintoul with a range of natural and cultural attractions. Three stunning Scenic Route Installations provide new opportunities to stop and explore this wild and beautiful highland countryside. A Cairngorms photo-post is also located at each installation to allow you to capture changes in the landscape. With such a range of activities for families, explorers and sightseers alike, take your time to relax with an overnight stay or two in your choice of accommodation along the way and stop at one of the many cafes and restaurants to sample some highland hospitality. Travel the scenic way on the Snow Roads North or South with the opportunity to link to many other areas in Scotland including Royal Deeside, the Malt Whisky Trail or the North Coast 500. The Snow Roads are slow roads. Take your time to enjoy the views, villages and attractions along the route. You will experience steep hills, ‘blind’ summits, tight bends and single-track roads in part so be sure to drive with care and courtesy. On narrow sections, please be aware of other drivers and use passing places to allow others to go by safely and continue on their journey. www.visitcairngorms.com/plan-your-visit/about-the-cairngo...
Morays are fish (not snakes) despite their elongated shape. This one is the "brown with yellow dots" morph. There is also a yellow with brown dot morph, which is less common.
Even though the tube-like protrusions on the face remind me of Shreck's ears, they are nostrils - moray's have poor eyesight, so they sense the world primarily through smell. However, the eyes are beautiful, with a highlight that is reminiscent of a solar eclipse. Many morays have cloudy eyes, which I suspect happens as the cataracts build with age. This appears to be a young moray.
They look a bit intimidating, but they are harmless to divers (as long as you don't pester them or try to feed them or have any fish smell around you, as in any spear fishing catch which they would gladly snatch).