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View of the Saqsaywaman, the Incan Great Wall, built in mid-15th century by Pachacuti. The 22 distinct zigzags are meant to expose invaders' flank. Cusco's city layout resembles a puma with Saqsaywaman forming the head, thus the walls represent the teeth.

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IMG_1810.JPG - View of the Saqsaywaman, the Incan Great Wall, built in mid-15th century by Pachacuti.  The 22 distinct zigzags are meant to expose invaders' flank.  Cusco's city layout resembles a puma with Saqsaywaman forming the head, thus the walls represent  the teeth.

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Camera: Canon PowerShot S90 | Date: 4/9/14 8:53 AM | Resolution: 3648 x 2048 | ISO: 80 | Exp. Time: 1/500s | Aperture: 4.0 | Focal Length: 6.0mm
Total images: 15 | (cc)