Sacsayhuaman

The Gecko

The Peru Trip

Days 8 & 9

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Whatever the truth, in one of their final battles, the Incas almost retook Cusco from the Spanish, whilst Sacsahuarman acted as their fortress for some considerable time.

The zig-zag ramparts face North. The steep hill down to Cusco was defence enough from the South.
Sacsayhuaman
picture © Mike Anderson 2007
Lima Nasca Arequipa Puno Cusco Machu Picchu Lima to Nasca Nasca to Arequipa Arequipa to Puno Puno to Cusco Inca Trail big pic Start trip big pic