20230428 Sacsaywaman and Qenqo

Sacsaywaman is believed to have been a ceremonial temple dedicated to the Sun god. The “lightning” walls shaped walls are a highlight.

Qenqo, one of the largest holy places in Cusco. It was an entrance to underworld and sacrifices and mummification are believed to have been done here.

Farewell Lunch

Our tour over, we ended the day with a visit to the Cusco Planetarium and learned about Incan astronomy, then observed Mars, Castor and the moon through telescopes.


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