Sacsayhuamán

Cusco, 🇵🇪 Peru

15th-century Inca citadel and ceremonial center featuring massive zigzagging dry stone walls and unique engineering. This UNESCO World Heritage site consists of a defensive fortress and a religious complex. Weiterlesen…

Öffnungszeiten

Montag	07:00–17:30
Dienstag	07:00–17:30
Mittwoch	07:00–17:30
Donnerstag	07:00–17:30
Freitag	07:00–17:30
Samstag	07:00–17:30
Sonntag	07:00–17:30

Eintritt

Erwachsener 70,00 PEN

Entry requires Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico del Cusco); student discounts available

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This 15th-century Inca fortress-temple is renowned for its massive dry stone walls and complex architectural precision. The structure features unique zigzag, terraced walls designed to represent the teeth of a puma, with some individual stone blocks weighing over 300 tons. The site includes significant structures such as the Muyucmarca tower and a network of underground tunnels known as chincanas.

Functioning as both a military fortress and a religious ceremonial center, the site offers insight into the engineering capabilities of the Inca Empire. It contains a large plaza that serves as the venue for the annual Inti Raymi festival. The complex is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a prominent feature of the regional historical landscape.

The ruins are open to the public as a major archaeological attraction. The site encompasses various elements ranging from defensive walls to ceremonial spaces, illustrating the historical significance and military importance of the ancient Inca civilization.