Inka Raqay, Peru, Archaeological site in Apurímac Region, Peru.
Inka Raqay is an archaeological site at 3,590 meters elevation on a mountain slope overlooking the Apurímac River. It contains stone structures built into the terrain, forming different functional areas.
The site was built during the Inca Empire as a storage facility and housing for workers. It shows how the Inca organized their economy across different elevations.
The stone structures show how the Inca built their buildings by adapting to the difficult terrain. Walking through, you notice how the walls follow the slopes and how spaces were arranged to fit the mountain.
The site is difficult to reach and requires arranging transportation from Abancay plus physical preparation for high altitude. Visitors should expect challenging mountain terrain and lower oxygen levels.
The site spreads across multiple terraced levels showing how the Inca used steep slopes for farming. This layout allowed them to grow different crops despite the height and difficult terrain.
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