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Ollantaytambo [1] [2] (Quechua: Ullantaytampu) is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 72 km (45 mi) by road northwest of the city of Cusco. It is located at an altitude of 2,792 m (9,160 ft) above sea level in the district of Ollantaytambo , province of Urubamba , Cusco region .
The site was first protected when in response to the inclusion of Machu Picchu and Cusco on the UNESCO World Heritage List Law 23765 was drawn up, declaring the archaeological parks of Ollantaytambo, Písac, Piquillaqta and Tipon and other archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley part of the cultural heritage of the nation. The law was ...
This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general. The name probably comes from the red color of the rocks at dusk. Puka Pukara is an example of military architecture that also functioned as an administrative center. Outside view Inka stone placing
Estatua de Ñusta Kura Oqllo (Cura Ocllo) en Ollantaytambo, Perú. Date: 15 December 2017 (according to Exif data) Source: Own work: Author: Mx._Granger: Camera location
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Ruins of granaries on the hillside over Ollantaytambo. Flag. Coat of arms. Country ... Ollantaytambo District is one of seven districts of Urubamba Province in Peru.
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