Pisaq

Pisaq was absolutely magnificent. This is One of the most beautiful places I have ever been or seen. It was raining and cloudy. Most the pictures were taken in the clouds. That is why they look a bit shady. There were point that we were even higher then the clouds. The best part was being so high that you really felt something amazing. Everything was green with dew on them. With every thing being so wet there were quite a few times that you'd worry about the side of the mountain giving away and you quite frequently felt as though you should be tide off. Especially when your guide would tell you to hug the side. Whats even more amazing is all the work that they put into building this place. It makes you wonder how they could go from building with stones to building with mud and hay. You are able to see a little of everything "Inca" at Pisaq. One of Inca engineering technique on display, other then the perfectly cut bricks, The inclined earthquake-proof walls and water channels, is the will and ability to cut and shape natural rock formations into alters or as based for a walls. The Incas were always careful to use the surrounding environment to their advantage.

This is they way they farmed. They built these terraces on the side of mountains. Apparently you could grow different things at different attitude and it is easier to defend your crop from intruders.

A vast cemetery of tombs cut into the steep cliff face. This was on of the largest cemeteries in the Inca world- more then 1000 tombs in various states of destruction can be found here

This a plant that they harvest for cereal.

One of many places that I felt like I should be tied off.

If you zoom in on this picture you can see the water dripping off the cactus.

The plants were so beautiful. Just perfect.

All of this On the side of a 20 thousand foot mountain.

Gorgeous, isn't it?

This is a wheel or a grinder or what every you wanted to use it for.

This is not apart of the ruins but it sure looked pretty.

Their version of a love seat.

This is a perfect example of the earth-quake proofing. Built right into the existing rocks.

Sacrifice alter.

Running water is available throughout the city and the ceremonial center is no different. Water
arrives to a beautiful fountain would have had some religious significance based on its perfection.

Prayer alter in the temple.

This is of the affect of the flooding. There are two ways to get to pisaq this is the original rout but the side of the mountain gave away. This is not even the devastating part of the flood.