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Entrance to Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu Mountain looming above.
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A view of the ruins from the path to the Sun Gate.
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Tilman Giese
Nov 6, 2022 near Santa Teresa, PE
“Entrance to Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu Mountain looming above.”  

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Entrance to Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu Mountain looming above.
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Varying types/ages of stonework in the ruins.
The end of the traditional "Inca Trail" as it enters the Machu Picchu area.
Ancient stonework, precision craftsmanship. In order to get this precise fit, a clay model of the needed shape was made and sent offsite to the quarry. A rough-cut stone would be returned to the site based on the model, and fine-tuned to fit.
Llamas share the trail on the way up to the Sun Gate. They are bigger than they look - watch your step so they don't bump you off the trail. Note the paving stones - the surface can be uneven at times.
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A view of the ruins from the path to the Sun Gate.
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