This typical Inca town, located 93 km northeast of
Cuzco, in Sacred Valley of the Incas, was so-named in honor of local chieftain
Ollanta, who according to legend fell in love with one of the daughters of Inca
ruler Pachacútec and was punished for daring to set his sights on royalty.
The complex, perched on a hilltop overlooking the town, features buildings such
as the Temple of the Sun, the Mañaracay or Royal Chamber, the Incahuatana and
the Princess' Baths. The upper section features a fortress made up of a series
of carved stone terraces built to protect the valley from possible invasion by
warring jungle tribes. One of the best-preserved areas lies north of the Hanan
Huacaypata square: an area of 15 blocks of houses built on top of carved stone
walls. (PromPeru)
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