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A set of well-preserved Inca granaries built in tiers with trapezoidal niches, perched along a steep rocky slope at Pinkuylluna above the Sacred Valley
Ollantaytambo, Peru

Ollantaytambo is one of the most remarkable Inca archaeological sites in Peru, located in the Sacred Valley about 37 miles northwest of Cusco. The site is known for its impressive stone terraces that climb steeply up the mountainside, as well as its precisely engineered stone walls, water channels, and the massive Temple of the Sun, which features some of the finest Inca stonework in existence.

What makes Ollantaytambo unique is that it is both an active town and a preserved ruin—locals still live in original Inca dwellings along ancient streets and canals, making it one of the few places in Peru where Inca urban planning is still in use. The site also served as a fortress, and it was one of the few locations where the Inca achieved a rare victory against Spanish forces. Today, Ollantaytambo is a popular stop for travelers heading to Machu Picchu, either by train or via the Inca Trail, offering stunning Andean scenery.

Two sets of Inca granary ruins built into the side of a towering cliff at Pinkuylluna, surrounded by rugged stone walls and vertical greenery
Ancient Inca stone storage buildings scattered across a hillside at Pinkuylluna, rising along the rocky terrain beneath a wide sky
Steep agricultural terraces of Ollantaytambo climbing a dramatic mountain slope with visitors walking along stone steps and a small thatched hut above
Stone terraces and precisely cut walls of the Inca Temple of the Sun rising from a rocky outcrop in Ollantaytambo beneath a bright blue sky

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