Ollantaytambo, Pre-Columbian city in Sacred Valley, Peru.
The settlement features a precise grid pattern with four long streets intersected by seven parallel roads, following traditional Inca urban design.
In 1536, Manco Inca Yupanqui established a military stronghold at Ollantaytambo and successfully repelled Spanish forces at the plain of Mascabamba.
The ceremonial center stands on Cerro Bandolista hill, incorporating temples and carefully positioned stone structures that align with astronomical observations.
Visitors need a boleto turistico ticket to access the archaeological complex, which includes entry to multiple sites in the Sacred Valley region.
The site contains agricultural storehouses called qullqas, built with specialized ventilation systems to maintain optimal temperature for grain preservation.
Location: Urubamba Province
Elevation above the sea: 2,792 m
Part of: Sacred Valley
GPS coordinates: -13.25806,-72.26333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
The sites display Inca architectural features in Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. The locations include terraces, temples, fortresses, burial grounds and astronomical structures. Each site contains stone masonry and demonstrates the technical skills of this pre-Columbian culture.
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