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Björn
July 17, 2024
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Raqch'i (Quechua) [1] [2] is an Inca archaeological site in Peru in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, San Pedro District, near the populated site of Raqch'i. It is located 3480 meters above sea level and 110 kilometers from the city of Cuzco. [3] It is also known as the Temple of Wiracocha, one of its constituent parts. Both are located on the Vilcanota River. [4] The site has experienced an increase in tourism in recent years, with 83,334 visitors in 2006, up from 8,183 in 2000 and 452 in 1996.
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•Andi
April 24, 2024
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The most famous structure is the Wiracocha Temple, a huge rectangular, two-story, roofed structure measuring 92 meters (302 ft) by 25.5 meters (84 ft). This structure consists of a central adobe wall about 18 to 20 meters high with an andesite base. Windows and doors allow passage. It is flanked on each side by a row of eleven columns. The foundations are 4 meters (13 ft) high, both the wall and columns are made of classic tall Inca masonry, the remaining height being made of adobe.
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