The South gate of Cusco
The South gate of Cusco
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The South gate had two entrances, this one was for animals
The South gate had two entrances, this one was for animals
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This gate was for people
This gate was for people
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One side of the gate was made of very finely carved blocks
One side of the gate was made of very finely carved blocks
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The gate as Incas would have seen 500 years ago
The gate as Incas would have seen 500 years ago
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Carole approches the gate on the Inca trail
Carole approches the gate on the Inca trail
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The church at Andahuaylillas, San Pedro the Apostle
The church at Andahuaylillas, San Pedro the Apostle
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The church is made of adobe and cedar wood. It is currently undergoing restoration
The church is made of adobe and cedar wood. It is currently undergoing restoration
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This local tree is thought to be 500 years old
This local tree is thought to be 500 years old
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It produces colorful blossoms. Unfortunately Spanish moss is killing the tree
It produces colorful blossoms. Unfortunately Spanish moss is killing the tree
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The entrance to Piquillacta
The entrance to Piquillacta
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This site dates from 500 BC
This site dates from 500 BC
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The complex is surrounded by a wall and contains over 3,000 buildings
The complex is surrounded by a wall and contains over 3,000 buildings
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One of the main streets in the town
One of the main streets in the town
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In Inca times this street became part of the Inca trail leading to Cusco
In Inca times this street became part of the Inca trail leading to Cusco
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A narrow entrance to one of the streets
A narrow entrance to one of the streets
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Some buildings here were three stories tall
Some buildings here were three stories tall
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This civilization also build aquaducts for farming
This civilization also build aquaducts for farming
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Carole walks another part of the Inca trail
Carole walks another part of the Inca trail
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The straight walls and homes with courtyards is also similar to Inca building
The straight walls and homes with courtyards is also similar to Inca building
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The obligatory couple at the ruins picture
The obligatory couple at the ruins picture
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