Sacsayhuamán Walled Complex

Local nameSayaqmarka
LocationCusco, Peru

Sacsayhuamán, often spelled Sacsahuaman or Saqsaywaman,, is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The site is at an altitude of 3,701 m.

The complex was built by the Incas in the 15th century, particularly under Sapa Inca Pachacuti and his successors. Dry stone walls constructed of huge stones were built on the site, with the workers carefully cutting the boulders to fit them together tightly without mortar.

In 1983, Cusco and Sacsayhuamán together were designated as sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List, for international recognition and protection. The site is now constantly explored by tourists.

Tags Archaeological SiteHidden GemUNESCONature ReserveFortificationProtected Area
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Admission

Tourist Ticket: 130 soles

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacsayhuamán

Coordinates -13°30'26.386" N -71°58'49.527" E

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