peru : the incas, king of the andean mountain ranges
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The Inca civilization, during two centuries, has dominated the Andean mountain ranges, choosing the region of Cuzco as the heart of their kingdom which has ruled well beyond. From the Machu Picchu to the Sacred Valley of the Incas people, pushing up to Puno, a high color journey full up with emotions…TRANSCRIPT
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Hervé HUGHES / hemis.fr
The Inca civilization, during two centuries, has dominated theAndean mountain ranges, choosing the region of Cuzco as the heartof their kingdom which has ruled well beyond. From the MachuPicchu to the Sacred Valley of the Incas people, pushing up to Puno, a high color journey full up with emotions…
HEMIS_424697 : Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi, Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebrationthat takes place every June 24 in the historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginning of the corn harvestHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr Page 3 / 29
HEMIS_443120Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Machu Picchu,listed as World Heritage by UNESCOHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_442454Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Corpus Christifeast, for several days in June, parade through the streets, the Virgin and Saints ofthe city, procession of children in traditional costumeHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_380378Peru, Cuzco Province, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Inca archeological site of MachuPicchu, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, dawn viewed from IntipunkuAxiom / Hemis.fr
HEMIS_442438Peru, Cuzco Province, three llamas on the slopes of Pachatusan Cero, sacred animalfor the IncasHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_404609Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, the warrior nation of Antisuyu (forest) which was a vassal of theIncasHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_442405Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, ceremony at Qorikancha, temple of the sunHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301814Peru, Puno Province, Puno, capital of the peruvian folklore the city celebrates theanniversary of its fundation with the re-enactement of the arrival of the mythical incacouple of Mama Ocllo and Manco CapacDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_449872Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, the incaHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_301817Peru, Puno Province, Titicaca lake, floating islands of Uros, evening family meal athome heated with dried reedDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_380664Peru, Cuzco Province, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Inca archeological site of Moray,served as agricultural research center, the big amphitheater and its circular terracesHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_374175Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Plaza de lasNazaneras, young Peruvian girl and her alpaca passing in front of a palace decoratedwith Inca symbolsHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_259431Peru, Cuzco Province, Inca archeological site of Choquequirao in the VilcabambaCordillera, the terraces, discovered in 2004 on the West side of the mountain, theyare decorated with figures of llamas in white stones and are named Llamas del Sol,such figures had never been found in any of the Andes local placesTORRIONE Stefano / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_209698Peru, Cuzco Province, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Inca archeological site of Pisac, anIndian womanGARDEL Bertrand / hemis.fr
HEMIS_184609Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Saqsaywamantemple, children in the ruinsSEUX Paule / hemis.fr
HEMIS_424691Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvestHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_173259Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Saqsaywamantemple, located on the heights of Cuzco, only composed with the interlocking of StoneBlocksGARDEL Bertrand / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_301792Peru, Cuzco Province, Inca archeological site of Raqchi, Wiracocha temple, importantreligious and administrative site, it is the only Inca building to have columnsDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_390541Peru, Cuzco Province, Inca archeological site of Puca Pucara, Quechua Indian girland her sheepHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_424681Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvestHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_424701Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, ceremony at Qorikancha, temple of the sunHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_374126 : Peru, Lima, Pedro de Osma museum, Cuzco school painting, wedding of the Inca imperial descendants with the Cas Loyola y Borja,Inca dignitaries, detail, 18th centuryHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr Page 9 / 29
HEMIS_424712Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, the warrior nation of Antisuyu (forest) which was a vassal of theIncasHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_442397Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvestHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443143Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Maras, the salt minesHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443145Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, young PeruviancostumesHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_443104Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Machu Picchu,listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Akllawasi sectorHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443112Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Machu Picchu,listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, lamaHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443122Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Machu Picchu,listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, young Peruvian and his llamaHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_172784Peru, Cuzco Province, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Inca archeological site of MachuPicchu, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, ruins of the former inca city view fromHuayna Picchu mountTORRIONE Stefano / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_232156Peru, Cuzco Province, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Inca archeological site of MachuPicchu listed as World Heritage by UNESCOSUDRES Jean-Daniel / hemis.fr
HEMIS_209699Peru, Cuzco Province, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Inca archeological site of MachuPicchu, listed as World Heritage by UNESCOGARDEL Bertrand / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443103Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Machu Picchu,listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, inca doorHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443119Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Machu Picchu,listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, the temple of the sunHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_301797Peru, Puno Province, Puno, capital of the peruvian folklore the city celebrates theanniversary of its fundation with the re-enactement of the arrival of the mythical incacouple of Mama Ocllo and Manco CapacDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301813Peru, Puno Province, Titicaca lake, Llachon, 4000 m of altitude, the nights are freshand and the poncho made of alpaga is usefulDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301815Peru, Puno Province, Titicaca lake, Puno, capital of the peruvian folklore the citycelebrates the anniversary of its fundation with the re-enactement of the arrival ofthe mythical inca couple of Mama Ocllo and Manco CapacDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301794Peru, Puno Province, Puno, capital of the peruvian folklore the city celebrates theanniversary of its fundation with the re-enactement of the arrival of the mythical incacouple of Mama Ocllo and Manco CapacDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_301818Peru, Puno Province, Puno, Chullpas de Sillustani, inca necropole at the exit of thecityDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301824Peru, Puno Province, Titicaca lake, island of Ticonata, small museum with its sixmummies discovered during some restoration workDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301835Peru, Puno Province, Titicaca lake, island of Taquile, dedicated to the fertility of thesoil the temples are sacred and some ceremonial rituals are still currently celebratedDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301837Peru, Puno Province, Titicaca lake, island of Ticonata, the centre of the villagesurrounded by Putucos, small houses made of rustic materialsDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_443144 : Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Machu Picchu, listed as World Heritage by UNESCOHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_301839Peru, Puno Province, Titicaca lake, floating islands of Uros, lying on a bed of reeds,80 cm high above the surface of water, the artificial archipelago hasn't changed muchsince the 13th centuryDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301849Peru, Puno Province, Puno, capital of the peruvian folklore the city celebrates theanniversary of its fundation with the re-enactement of the arrival of the mythical incacouple of Mama Ocllo and Manco CapacDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301855Peru, Puno Province, Titicaca lake, floating islands of Uros, the inhabitants live offdried fish barter which they exchange for vegetables and potteryDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301860Peru, Puno Province, Puno, capital of the peruvian folklore the city celebrates theanniversary of its fundation with the re-enactement of the arrival of the mythical incacouple of Mama Ocllo and Manco CapacDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_301877Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, weaving workshop in an amerindian communityDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301879Peru, Puno Province, Titicaca lake, floating islands of Uros, evening family meal athome heated with dried reedDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_259472Peru, Cuzco Departement, the excursion to the Inca site of Choquequirao in theVilcabamba CordilleraTORRIONE Stefano / hemis.fr
HEMIS_259469Peru, Cuzco Province, Inca archeological site of Choquequirao in the VilcabambaCordillera, the ruins of Sunturwasi, the main edifice of the site, on the lower squareor HurinTORRIONE Stefano / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_259440Peru, Cuzco Province, Inca archeological site of Choquequirao in the VilcabambaCordillera, one of the irrigation canal, supplied by a nearby fountain of the massivecomplex of 80 terraces on the low eastern side of the siteTORRIONE Stefano / hemis.fr
HEMIS_259455Peru, Cuzco Province, Inca archeological site of Choquequirao in the VilcabambaCordillera, the terraces, discovered in 2004 on the West side of the mountain, theyare decorated with figures of llamas in white stones and are named Llamas del Sol,such figures had never been found in any of the Andes local placesTORRIONE Stefano / hemis.fr
HEMIS_259470Peru, Cuzco Province, Inca archeological site of Choquequirao in the VilcabambaCordillera, the Temple and the main square and the terraces for cultivationTORRIONE Stefano / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301789Peru, Cuzco Province, Inca archeological site of Pukapukara, 1km from the ruins ofthe ancient city of Saqsaywaman, was an Inca temple dedicated to Pachamama,Mother NatureDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_390555Peru, Cuzco Province, South Valley, Inca archeological site of Piquillacta means theCity of Fleas in Quechua, chess built by Huari IndianHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_328604Peru, Cuzco Province, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Chinchero, Quechua peasantcarrying an eucalyptus trunk passing through the 16th century church built on Incaremains of terrace cultivationsHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_374146Peru, Cuzco Province, Quenko Inca site, labyrinthe carved in the rock, altarHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_328649Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Saqsaywamantemple, Quechua young Indian woman and her llama passing in front of remains ofthe Inca siteHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_443142Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archaeological site of QuenkoHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_380662Peru, Cuzco Province, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Inca archeological site of Moray,served as agricultural research center, the big amphitheater and its circular terracesHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_390581Peru, Cuzco Province, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Inca archeological site of Pisac,Urubumba riverHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_442468Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Pisac, inca doorHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_184424 : Peru, Puno Province, Titicaca lake, floating islands made with reedSEUX Paule / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_443140Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Pisac, IntiwatanadistrictHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443141Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Pisac, Intiwatanadistrict and Urubumba riverHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443136Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Ollantaytambo,the temple of the sun, detailsHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443138Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Ollantaytambo,the ten nichesHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_443139Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Inca archeological site of Ollantaytambo,the temple of the sunHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443128Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Yana Huara, Rio Urubumba loopHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_390583Peru, Cusco Province, Ccarao, quinoa grain fields, the grain of the IncasHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_301816Peru, Cuzco Province, city of Cuzco listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, templeSaqsaywaman, altitude of 3700 m, this fortress has walls spreading in zigzags overthree levels in the shape of a pumaDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_301841Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Saqsaywamantemple, 2 km above plaza de Armas of Cuzco, the fortress welcomes on the 24th ofJune the festival of Inti RaymiDEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443217Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Saqsaywamantemple, the fortress walls zigzag spread over three levels with the shape of a pumaheadHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_404611Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, Tawantinsuyu warriors hordeHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_424692Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvestHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_424696Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvestHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_424702Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, ceremony at Qorikancha, temple of the sunHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_424705Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvestHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_424710Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, the IncaHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_424719Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, the Inca chewing coca leavesHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443134Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, the Inca made an offering of chicha (fermented corn) to thePachamama (Mother Earth)HUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_424722Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, high priest hands covered with blood after the sacrifice of a lamaHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_424724Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, high priestHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_443148 : Peru, Cuzco Province, Incas sacred valley, Chinchero, Cordillera of the Andes landscapeHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_442403Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inti Raymi,Festival of the Sun, an important Inca celebration that takes place every June 24 inthe historic center and Saqsayhuaman, marking the winter solstice and the beginningof the corn harvest, ceremony at Qorikancha, temple of the sunHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_328650Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, the Inca WallHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_333780Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, city listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Calle HatunRumiyoc, Quechua Indian and his son passing in front of an Inca wall remainsHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_380636Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Santo DomingoChurch and Monastery built on the remains of Qoricancha Sun TempleHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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HEMIS_390587Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, view on thehistoric center and Plaza de ArmasHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443109Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Pre-ColumbianArt Museum, wooden Inca statue, Chino period, 14th century imperial eraHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443218Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Inca statuerepresenting the llama head, Huari period, between 9th and 14th centuryHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
HEMIS_443129Peru, Cuzco Province, Cuzco, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, ceramic IncaMoche period, 9th centuryHUGHES Hervé / hemis.fr
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