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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