Sacsayhuamán

2012-01-21

Updated: 2012-01-22

Sacsayhuamán, whose name means "satisfied falcon" and is universally remembered by English-speakers by the mnemonic "sexy woman", is a fortress overlooking Cusco. It is built using giant stones without mortar.

2012-01-03 16:31

Cusco Archaeological Sites, Peru 2011, Sacsayhuamán

Close-up of the edge between two blocks of stone used to build Sacsayhuamán. Besides a little bit of sand, the fit is perfect.

2012-01-03 16:32

Cusco Archaeological Sites, Peru 2011, Sacsayhuamán

2012-01-03 16:34

Cusco Archaeological Sites, Peru 2011, Sacsayhuamán

2012-01-21, updated 2012-01-22

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