Inca terraces and ruins, Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Machu Picchu, Peru, South AmericaThe lost city of the Inca was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911

Typical Inca wall, Machu Picchu, Peru, South AmericaThe lost city of the Inca was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911

Machu Picchu, Peru, South AmericaThe lost city of the Inca was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911

Ceremonial Plaza and the unique elliptical structure of the Temple of the Sun, which exhibits classic Inca mortar-less stonework, at Ecuador's most important Inca site, Ingapirca, Canar Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Ceremonial Plaza and the unique elliptical structure of the Temple of the Sun, which exhibits classic Inca mortar-less stonework, at Ecuador's most important Inca site, Ingapirca, Canar Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America

The Temple of the Sun, showing classic Inca mortar-less stonework and a trapezoidal doorway, at the most important Inca site in Ecuador, at elevation of 3230m, Ingapirca, Canar Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Guide talking to tourists at the Inca fortification of Sacsayhuaman, near Cuzco, Peru, South America

Wall in the foreground of the Inca ruin of Coricancha, with the church of Santo Domingo in the background, Cuzco, Peru, South America

Inca ruins, Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Ancient doorway to enter the top of the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo, The Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

Inca ruins, Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Inca fortification of Sacsayhuaman with Cuzco in background, near Cuzco, Peru, South America

Backpackers look at the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Outer walls of Sacsayhuaman Inca Fortress, Cuzco, Peru, South America

Archaeological site of former Inca site at Pinkulluna, Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco (Cuzco) Region, Peru, South America

Archaeological site of Chinchero and Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Natividad Church, Chinchero, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco (Cuzco) Region, Peru, South America

Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco (Cuzco) Region, Peru, South America

Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco (Cuzco) Region, Peru, South America

Terraces and ruins at archaeological site at Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

Terraces and ruins at archaeological site at Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

Archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cusco, Cusco Region, Peru, South America

Archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cusco, Cusco Region, Peru, South America

Coricancha and Santo Domingo Convent, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cusco (Cuzco), Peru, South America

Archaeological site of former Inca site at Pinkulluna, Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco (Cuzco) Region, Peru, South America

Inca ruins, Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Early 17th century Cathedral, Cuzco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Baroque facade on Plaza de Armas, Jesuit Church of La Compania, Cuzco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Entrance to Sacsayhuaman or Saksaq Waman Inca or Incan mountain fortress near Cusco, Peru, South America

Machu Picchu, ancient Inca town, Incan ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

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Machu Picchu a stone in the quarry area shows how stone was cut with primitive tools using wood wedges that expand with water, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu a family visiting the site sitting below houses, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view past tropical vegetation across the Central Plaza to the Residential Sector and the surrounding mountains beyond, Highlands, Peru

Inca Machu Picchu skillfully carved, curved wall of the Sun Temple, is considered to be the finest stone construction in the site, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba hikers viewing the site from Inca trail, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba terraces, city walls and gate in foreground, Highlands, Peru

Chincheros an ancient village near Cuzco its colonial church is built on Inca foundations young Indian girl and pet llama in main plaza, Highlands, Peru

Chincheros, an ancient village near Cuzco its colonial church is built on Inca foundations and is famous for its weekly craft market, Highlands, Peru

Chincheros, an ancient village near Cuzco its colonial church is built on Inca foundations and is famous for its weekly craft market, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu the ancient Incan city in the Vilcabamba Mountains hiker on trail to the top of Huayna Picchu Mountain, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu the ancient Incan city with above the Rio Urubamba in the Vilcabamba Mountains llamas grazing within the site, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba hikers viewing site from end of Inca Trail, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba in the Vilcabamba Mountains, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba in the Vilcabamba Mountains, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba in the Vilcabamba Mountains, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu the Sacristy, a small room off the Principal Temple in the Sacred Area, is reknown for a large stone cut with 32 corners, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu the Intihuatana, the site's most sacred shrine, likely served for making astronomical observations and calculations, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu the Temple of the Sun with the site's most perfect stonework visitors view grotto called the Royal Tomb below the temple, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu the Temple of the Sun with the site's most perfect stonework encloses a rock below aligned window to indicate the solstice, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu the Temple of the Sun with the site's most perfect stonework encloses a rock below aligned window to indicate the solstice, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu the Prison Group with a carved stone forming the head of a condor and natural stones forming the wings, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view from the Intihuatana to the temples around the Sacred Plaza with terraced fields beyond, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba in the Vilcabamba Mountains, Highlands, Peru

Inca ruins at Pisac view of the main complex and the Intihuatana stone in the main temple, Cuzco area, Highlands, Peru

Sacsayhuaman huge hilltop, Inca fortress built in the 15thC above Cuzco with walls of immense stones child and llama below walls, Highlands, Peru

Cuzco off Calle Hatunrumiyoc is a section of fine Inca stonework with pieces fitted together to represent a Puma, the head is center/left, Cuzco, Highlands, Peru

Calle Hatunrumiyoc near the Plaza de Armas contains some of the finest Inca stonework including the famous twelve sided stone, Cuzco, Highlands, Peru

Two young Indian girls in traditional dress in front of a finely cut Inca Wall on Calle Loretto in the heart of the colonial center, Cuzco, Highlands, Peru

Two young Indian girls in traditional dress in front of a finely cut Inca Wall on Calle Loretto in the heart of the colonial center, Cuzco, Highlands, Peru

Ancient Inca capital Calle Hatunrumiyoc has the most finely constructed Inca walls including the famous twelve sided stone, Cuzco, Peru

Coricancha or Inca Sun Temple within the walls of Santo Domingo Church reenactment of Inca ceremony with mamaconas (chosen women), Cuzco, Peru

Coricancha or Inca Sun Temple within the walls of Santo Domingo Churchreenactment of Inca ceremony with mamaconas (chosen women), Cuzco, Peru

Coricancha or Inca Sun Temple within the walls of Santo Domingo Church reenactment of an Inca ceremony with the Inca and attendants, Cuzco, Peru

Ancient capital of the Incas the Plaza de Armas with young girls in traditional dress on the steps in front of the Cathedral, Cuzco, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak beyond view past tropical foliage toward structures in Common District, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba in the Vilcabamba Mountains north of Cuzco, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba in the Vilcabamba Mountains north of Cuzco, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu peak above on the Rio Urubamba in the Vilcabamba Mountains, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu peak above on the Rio Urubamba in the Vilcabamba Mountains,, Highlands, Peru

Famous Incan grass-rope suspension bridge across Apurimac River rebuilt annually since Incan period and only one still in existence, Inca Road, Altiplano, Peru

Sacsayhuaman a huge, hilltop, Inca fortress built in the 15thc above Cuzco with zigzag battlements constructed of immense stones, Highlands, Peru

Ancient capital of the Incas the colonial center and the Plaza de Armas with the Cathedral, left and La Compania Church, Cuzco, Highlands, Peru

A young Quechua girl and her lamb at Tambo Machay, the ancient Incan Royal Baths near Cuzco, Peru

Famous Incan grass-rope suspension bridge across Apurimac River, rebuilt annually since Incan period and only one still in existence, Inca Road, Altiplano, Peru

Famous Incan grass-rope suspension bridge across Apurimac River rebuilt annually since Incan period and only one still in existence, Inca Road, Altiplano, Peru

Machu Picchu a house showing construction details, especially stone protuberances used for tying down thatch roofs, Highlands, Peru

Qenko Qengo, an Inca shrine with a circular amphitheater and 18' carved stone dedicated to the worship of mother earth (Pacha Mama), Highlands, Peru

Coricancha or Inca Sun Temple within the walls of Santo Domingo Church reenactment of an Inca ceremony with the Inca and attendants, Cuzco, Peru

Famous Incan grass-rope suspension bridge across Apurimac River rebuilt annually since Incan period and only one still in existence, Inca Road, Altiplano, Peru

Machu Picchu the Intihuatana, site's most sacred shrine and was used to tell the time of year, Highlands, Peru

Coricancha or Sun Temple, as most sacred of Inca temples it was covered in gold and is now the foundation of Santo Domingo Church, Cuzco, Peru

Machu Picchu tourist group with guide visiting the ancient city enormous numbers of tourists come to the site each year, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu a visitor examines the finely cut stones that form the entrance to the precinct of the Temple of the Sun, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba Peruvian school children visiting the site, Highlands, Peru

In the Sacred Valley of the Incas the Colonial Hacienda at Yucay, now a hotel with a beautiful courtyard, Cuzco area, Highlands, Peru

Famous Incan grass-rope suspension bridge across Apurimac River rebuilt annually since Incan period and only one still in existence, Inca Road, Altiplano, Peru

Chinchero, an ancient village near Cuzco its colonial church is built on Inca foundations and is famous for its weekly craft market, Highlands, Peru

Chinchero, an ancient village near Cuzco its colonial church is built on Inca foundations and is famous for its weekly craft market, Highlands, Peru

Sacsayhuaman huge hilltop, Inca fortress built in the 15thC above Cuzco with zigzag battlements constructed of immense stones, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu view of the ancient city with Huayna Picchu Peak above the Rio Urubamba in the Vilcabamba Mountains north of Cuzco, Highlands, Peru

Machu Picchu roof lines, stone walls, windows and doorways of the Portal Group reveal Incan building features, Highlands, Peru

Ancient capital of the Incas the Plaza de Armas in the colonial center of the city a favorite gathering place for foreign students, Cuzco, Highlands, Peru

Llamas with tourists at Machu Picchu the ancient city of the Inca, Andes Mountains, Highlands, Peru

Ollantaytambo ancient Inca fortress in the Sacred Valley above the Urubamba River, and famous for its stone walls and terraces, Cuzco area, Highlands, Peru