Ransom Room, Inca stone room in Cajamarca, Peru
The rectangular stone chamber features three trapezoidal doorways and interior wall niches constructed using traditional Inca architectural techniques.
Emperor Atahualpa remained imprisoned in this chamber during 1532, where Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro demanded gold and silver as ransom for his release.
The room exhibits a red line on its walls marking the height to which Atahualpa promised to fill the space with precious metals for his liberation.
Visitors can observe the structure from outside through protective barriers while guides explain the historical events that occurred within these stone walls.
This building stands as the final remaining Inca structure in Cajamarca, representing the location where the Inca Empire began its decline.
Location: Cajamarca
Location: Cajamarca Province
GPS coordinates: -7.15778,-78.51667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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