Sacsayhuman

This was a fortress for the Incas located on top of a hill right outside of Cusco.   Here is a view of Cusco from Sacsayhuman. As you can see, all roofs in Cusco are made of red clay tile, manufactured locally.

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The Inca cut stones are arranged in a zigzag pattern for defensive purposes.  Only the base of the fort remains, as the top was dismantled by the Spanish after the conquest.

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