Sacsahuanan

Pronounced "sexy-woman" this site was one of the most important places for the Incas. On the first day of summer the Emperor, priests and common people (standing area only) would gather to ask the sun god to return. The Emperor would address the masses and a llama would be sacrificed. This site has the largest and most impressive stonework in the Empire. The vast and impressive site was only used once a year.

Ruins at Sacsahuanan Ruins at Sacsahuanan	The largest and most complex stone walls in the Empire are here The largest and most complex stone walls in the Empire are here
The stone we are pointing at not only has complex sides, but curves around a corner and is inclined 13 degrees The stone we are pointing at not only has complex sides, but curves around a corner and is inclined 13 degrees	We are attempting to push over the largest building block in the Empire, 200 tons We are attempting to push over the largest building block in the Empire, 200 tons
The quarry for these stones was 100 miles away The quarry for these stones was 100 miles away	When workers were ready for a new stone a bamboo template would be made and sent to the quarry When workers were ready for a new stone a bamboo template would be made and sent to the quarry
Gate to the second level of the area Gate to the second level of the area	In addition to being precisely cut, there are grooves and ridges in alternating stones so they are locked together like leggos In addition to being precisely cut, there are grooves and ridges in alternating stones so they are locked together like leggos
Another stone with complex angles and 90 degree curve Another stone with complex angles and 90 degree curve	Far below is the city of Cuzco Far below is the city of Cuzco
All of the sites we visited today were connected to underground aquaducts from the high mountains All of the sites we visited today were connected to underground aquaducts from the high mountains