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flyingmoose
S 13° 19.817 W 072° 11.768
18L E 803757 N 8524624
an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 metres (11,500 ft).
Waymark Code: WM12KVG
Location: Peru
Date Posted: 06/12/2020
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The site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m (98 ft) deep. As with many other Inca sites, it also has an 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.
This landmark was likely used for farming and soil samples have shown that soils were brought in from different regions to be used in helping grow crops at the different levels of the terraces.
Trailhead: N 13° 19.817 W 072° 11.668
Type: Ruins
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