Moray or Muray (Quechua) is an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 km (31 mi) northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 m (11,500 ft) and just west of the village of Maras. The site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several enormous terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m (98 ft) deep. As with many other Inca sites, it also has a sophisticated irrigation system.

The purpose of these depressions is uncertain, but their depth, design, and orientation with respect to wind and sun creates a temperature difference of as much as 15 °C (27 °F) between the top and the bottom. It is possible that this large temperature difference was used by the Inca to study the effects of different climatic conditions on crops. Speculation about the site has led to discussion about Moray as an Inca agricultural experiment station. Its microclimatic conditions and other significant characteristics led to the use of the site as a center for the ancient study of domestication, acclimatization, and hybridization of wild vegetable species that were modified or adapted for human consumption.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moray_(Inca_ruin)

Matto

April 22, 2024

The discovery of Inca structures is a constant testament to the progress of their culture. Not only the harmonious construction of their houses and walls and their astronomical knowledge, but also the cultivation of crops on terraces to make the best use of the mountainous landscape was a remarkable achievement. Moray is a testament to the skills of the Incas and is now often seen as a grain laboratory or as a test area for the cultivation of crops in different climates.

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