Tarahuasi, Archaeological complex in Limatambo District, Peru.
The Tarahuasi site features 28 human-sized niches within its stone walls and displays exceptional examples of Inca polygonal stone construction techniques.
The complex served as a ceremonial center and resting station for chasquis, the Inca message runners who maintained communication across the empire.
The Temple of the Sun within Tarahuasi demonstrates the religious practices of the Inca civilization through its architectural design and orientation.
Located 80 kilometers west of Cusco along the main road to Abancay, Tarahuasi welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The stone walls incorporate carved flower shapes and a nine-sided heart pattern among the precisely interlocking andesite blocks.
Location: Limatambo District
GPS coordinates: -13.46918,-72.43648
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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