Cusichaca River, Ancient Incan irrigation in Peru
The Cusichaca River runs through the Sacred Valley of the Inca Empire.
Cusichaca River was once a vital component of the Incan agricultural system.
Local communities continue traditional farming methods near the Cusichaca River.
Tourists often visit the Cusichaca River on their way to Machu Picchu.
The Cusichaca river area has been subject to an archaeological project led by Ann Kendall.
Location: Machupicchu
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The Cusichaca River runs through the Sacred Valley of the Inca Empire.
Patallacta is a fascinating archaeological site located at the southeastern end of the Inca Trail.
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel situated on a mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley.
Runkuraqay is an ancient Inca archaeological site located on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
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