Cusco, located in the Andes, is a vibrant testament to Inca creativity, featuring impressive stone walls that showcase remarkable engineering skills. Two notable structures, Amarucancha and Acllahuasi, stand facing each other in the Loreto alley. Amarucancha was once the palace of Inca ruler Huayna Capac, while Acllahuasi served as the “House of the Chosen Women.”
The walls are a marvel of construction, built without cement and designed to interlock perfectly, making them resilient against earthquakes. Unlike Spanish buildings that often crumbled, these walls are engineered to flex with seismic activity, ensuring their longevity.
As visitors explore Cusco, they encounter these walls as enduring monuments to Inca ingenuity, representing a legacy of skill and creativity that transcends time.
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