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Pisac

September 16, 2022  —  Peru 2

Inca archaeological site of Pisac

Arrival in Pisac

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The agricultural terraces.

Pisac, also spelled Pisaq in Quechua, is a beautiful Inca archaeological site in the Sacred Valley. The exact date of its construction is subject to debate, but the consensus is that it was built after 1440.

Pachacuti (1438 to 1471), the first emperor of the Inca Empire, probably used it as a residence, citadel, and religious site for himself, his family and his descendants.

The ruins are very pretty, but the landscape around the site is also fantastic. It is one of my favourite sites.

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The archaeological site is located above the terraces in the centre of the picture.
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Ascent to the site of Pisac.

The ruins

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Overview of the modern city of Pisac.
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The small town of Pisac

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The modern city of Pisac was built in 1570 after the Inca site was destroyed by the Spanish conquistadors.

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My hotel in Pisac

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A nice little room in Pisac for the modest sum of $CDN 14.