Sacsayhuaman Sacsayhuaman

Sacsayhuaman - Definition

A view of Sacsayhuamán in June 2004

Sacsayhuamán (aka Saqsaywaman) are walls near the old city of Cuzco. Some believe the walls were a form of fortification. While others believe it was only used to form the head of the Puma that Sacsayhuamán along with Cuzco form when seen from above. Like all Inca stonework there is still mystery surrounding how they were constructed.

Today, the annual Inca festival celebrating the winter solstice and new year, Inti Raymi, is held near Sacsyhuamán on June 24th.

Example Usage of Sacsayhuaman

TravelMaverick: Walking up to Sacsayhuamán — Cusco, Peru http://bit.ly/7Wmvuv
billycolonia: (Hablando con autoridad) B:"Esas ruinas están Cuzco". A:"¿Has estado en Sacsayhuamán?" B: "No, pero sí conozco".
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