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Saqsaywaman

Outside Cusco, Cusco, Peru

Featured Review : On a mountain overlooking modern-day Cusco is the large Inca ruin of Saqsaywaman, a Quechua word that comes from two words, one being saqsay, which means to be "fulfilled," Saqsaywaman then meaning "satisfied falcon." S...See Full Review

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Saqsaywaman

  • 5 out of 5 stars by davidx from Todmorden, England, United Kingdom
  • October 26, 2005
Saqsaywaman
Quote: Sachsaywaman is an Inca fortress with massive “imported” rocks at the lowest level. These were used in combination with much smaller material at the next level and then smaller stones as you ascend. At the very top there’s a restricted zone with the... Read the full Saqsaywaman review

From journal Trapped in and around Cusco

Saqsaywaman

  • 3 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • July 13, 2005
Saqsaywaman
Quote: Overlooking the city of Cusco is the Christ of the Andes and megalithic fortress Sacsayhuaman, a "bold example of Inca architectural skills." Constructed from massive stones (including one weighing 125 tons), Sacsayhuaman (pronounced an awful lot... Read the full Saqsaywaman review

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Saqsaywaman
Quote: On a mountain overlooking modern-day Cusco is the large Inca ruin of Saqsaywaman, a Quechua word that comes from two words, one being saqsay, which means to be "fulfilled," Saqsaywaman then meaning "satisfied falcon." Saqsaywaman is thought to have... Read the full Saqsaywaman review

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