Nov. 14-15, Machu Picchu

What can be said that hasn’t already been said about this archeological site? Probably nothing but just standing and looking at this ancient  city, (that they believe is only 60% revealed), poses the question: why has the world lost the  technology to achieve such a engineering feat with only the most rudimentary tools? Indeed it is lost at least in my opinion  because moving the stones is one thing; shaping them to fit so perfectly is yet another.

However our guide, and some, but few, others, feels that the Incas did not build this entire village but conquered the inhabitants and added on to it. While most people do not necessarily support that idea, there appears to be evidence that could support a great argument as the architecture seems to be of two different time periods or maybe not all Incas.  I will try to illustrate that in the photos but it is something that can only be appreciated first hand.

Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu.
Note the different construction styles.
Note the different construction styles.
The main doorway into the urban area. On each side they have carved posts inset into the rock to secure a door.
The main doorway into the urban area. On each side they have carved posts inset into the rock to secure a door.

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