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Ascending the Templo del Sol (Temple of the Sun)


Templo del Sol

Templo del Sol

It’s a hefty hike to Templo del Sol, the Temple of the Sun, but it’s not unreasonable if you don’t push it.  The walk just looks more intimidating than it actually is.

On the Ascent

On the Ascent

Indeed, no one in our group who attempted the ascent failed to make it, although we did have several who opted to not even give it a go.

Climbing Higher

Climbing Higher

And while the view from below at the beginning of the climb may look impressive, wait until you get the view from the top.

Templo del Sol (Temple of the Sun)

Templo del Sol (Temple of the Sun)

Here’s a look at Islas Pachacamac from the Temple of the Sun:

Islas Pachacamac

Islas Pachacamac

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Fun Photo Friday — More Pachacamac Favorites


All Roads Lead to Pachacamac

All Roads Lead to Pachacamac

Today I present more of my favorite snapshots from Pachacamac:

Pachacamac

Pachacamac

Good Walls Make Good Neighbors

Good Walls Make Good Neighbors

Pachacamac

Pachacamac

Ramp

Ramp

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Exploring Pachacamac


Pachacamac

Pachacamac

Pachacamac is full of wonder and surprises.  Below is what appears to be an avenue running between edifices:

Pachacamac

Pachacamac “Avenue”?

Some of the larger building sport large open areas which the buildings surround on three sides:

Pachacamac

Pachacamac “Courtyard”?

And just in case you forget that this is an active archeological dig site, you’ll find people excavating away in several areas:

An Active Archeological Dig

An Active Archeological Dig

Here is a closeup of adobe bricks atop a stone foundation:

Pachacamac

Pachacamac adobe-over-stone construction

Some of the excavated walls are equally impressive:

Pachacamac Wall

Pachacamac Wall

Here are three more images for today:

Pachacamac

Pachacamac

Pachacamac

Pachacamac

Pachacamac

Pachacamac

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