Corvus+Sascahuaman

Sacsayhuaman

The purpose of the construction of the Cuzco citadel, Sacsayhuaman, was to provide a “head” for the city. Though already somewhat previously constructed by the Killike, the Inca decided it would be the best area for the “head of the city” to be. Sacsayhuaman serves as a fortress for the city of Cuzco, having the main part of the building protected by “ a formidable system of three cultivation terraces”. Though some claim it is not a fortress, but rather a tool used within battles to fire down upon enemies from the top of the hill. The intended purpose for building this wall is still unknown today, many people even believe a more modern culture than the Incas built Sacsayhuaman. The location now serves as a tourist site to visit the ruins and temples of ancient civilizations. In 1983 Sacsayhuaman was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Though now considered a fortress, chroniclers meant for Sacsayhuaman to have a reputation for The Royal House of the Sun. Sacsayhuaman was essential to the functioning of the military. It is believed that ceremonies and rituals were hosted at Sacsayhuaman, because the large plaza area is capable of hosting thousands of people at a time. The Cuzco culture was somehow able to use advanced technology in order to move the extremely heavy stones. Sacsayhuaman means, “the head of the falcon”. Oral history states that a bird was actually responsible for the construction of the site, because the bird carried some sort of chemical substance that was able to mold the rocks into place.

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