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This wall detail is found in Mitla, Oaxaca

Saqsaywaman (Saksaywaman, , Sasawaman, Saksawaman, Sacsahuayman, Sasaywaman or Saksaq Waman (Quechua language) (hispanicized spellings SacsayhuamÃ¡n, Sacsayhuaman, Sacsahuaman, Saxahuaman and others)) is a citadel like structure on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Sections were first built by the Killke culture about 1100; they had occupied the area since 900. The complex was expanded and added to by the Inca from the 13th century; they built dry stone walls constructed of huge stones. The workers carefully cut the boulders to fit them together tightly without mortar. The site is at an altitude of 3,701 m (12,142 ft). In 1983, Cusco and Saksaywaman together were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for recognition and protection.

A detailed view of the historical Twelve-Angled Stone in Cusco, Peru, located in the heart of the city

Geometric stone carving, Zapoteca culture, Mitla, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

The Plaza de Armas in Cusco, Peru, has a rich history intertwined with both the Inca Empire and Spanish colonial rule. Originally called Huacaypata, it served as a ceremonial and administrative center for the Incas, playing host to significant events like the Inti Raymi festival. After the Spanish conquest, it was transformed into a plaza, with colonial buildings like the Cusco Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus erected on the site of former Inca palaces

View of the ancient Inca City of Machu Picchu. The 15-th century Inca site.'Lost city of the Incas'. Ruins of the Machu Picchu sanctuary. UNESCO World Heritage site.Peru

The twelve-angled stone is an archeological artifact in Cuzco, Peru. It was part of a stone wall of an Inca palace, and is considered to be a national heritage object. The stone is currently part of a wall in the palace of the Archbishop of Cuzco.

Details of the ancient Inca citadel of the city of Machu Picchu in the Sacred Valley of Peru.

Ruins of the Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in Ecuador rise against a cloudy sky, highlighting the impressive stonework and architecture of the Inca civilization

Full frame close up of Inca stonework in Cusco, Peru.

Machupicchu Cusco Peru Historical, touristic place of the ancient civilization of the Inca Empire. Runes of the ancient city on the mountain of Machupichu and Huayna Picchu. House with window

$Archaeological site of Machu Picchu in Peru at daylight.\nMachu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a mountain ridge at 2,430 meters. It is situated in the Machupicchu District of Urubamba Province about 80 km northwest of Cusco, above the Sacred Valley and along the Urubamba River, which forms a deep canyon with a subtropical mountain climate.$

I believe this shot was taken at the Hatun Rumiyoc street in Cusco, Peru.

The Inca Trail is a historic trekking route in the Andes, leading adventurers through steep valleys, towering mountains, and ancient Incan sites. The journey offers unparalleled natural beauty, combining rugged terrain with rich cultural history, making it one of the most iconic trails in South America

Sacsayhuaman (also known as Saksaq Waman, Sacsahuaman) is a walled complex near the old city of Cusco, at an altitude of 3,701 m. or 12,000 feet. The site is part of the City of Cuzco, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. It was built by the prehistoric indigenous people of the Killke culture about 1100 AD. They were superseded by the Inca, who occupied and expanded the complex beginning about 1200 ADhttp://bem.2be.pl/IS/peru_380.jpg

Perched high in the Andes, Machu Picchu stands as a testament to the brilliance of the Inca civilization. Surrounded by misty peaks and lush greenery, this ancient wonder inspires awe and reverence

Ruins of Machu Picchu Peru South America aerial view of roofless buildings and temples

Church of San Agustin, Arequipa, Peru. Exterior view during a city tour. free access

$The twelve-angled stone is an archeological artifact in Cusco, Peru. It was part of a stone wall of an Inca palace, and is considered to be a national heritage object. The stone is currently part of a wall in the palace of the Archbishop of Cusco.\n\nThe Plaza de Armas in Cusco, Peru, has a rich history intertwined with both the Inca Empire and Spanish colonial rule. Originally called Huacaypata, it served as a ceremonial and administrative center for the Incas, playing host to significant events like the Inti Raymi festival. After the Spanish conquest, it was transformed into a plaza, with colonial buildings like the Cusco Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus erected on the site of former Inca palaces$

The winter city of the inca in Peru south America

Image of catholic church in Cusco Peru. Cristian temple constructed during spanish colony in Peru.

Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca, an ancient Inca site in Ecuador's Cañar province, features a captivating mix of Inca and Cañari architectural styles

Trapezoid cavity in an Inca wall with perfect stonework, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru.

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