Saqsaywaman
Attraction
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Inca complex surrounded by walls that were made by fitting stones tightly together without mortar.
Cusco 08002, Peru
Did You Know?
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Sunday Ritual
Every third Sunday of September, the ancient Inca festival of Warachikuy is celebrated at Saqsaywaman, showcasing traditional dances and costumes.
Zigzag
Puma Head Walls
The walls of Saqsaywaman have a distinctive zigzagging shape, resembling the head of a puma, a sacred animal in Inca mythology.
Inti Raymi
Winter Solstice Celebration
On June 24th, Peruvians celebrate Inti Raymi, the annual Inca festival of the winter solstice and new year, near Saqsaywaman.
Precision
Stonework Mastery
The Incas achieved remarkable precision in carving and arranging the stones of Saqsaywaman, creating solid and resistant walls without using mortar.