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Cuzco and the Tawantinsuyu Empire
Year
2012
Language
ENGLISH
Duration
30m
Rating
TVPG
Publication Information
The Great Courses
Summary
The city of Cuzco stands as the supreme achievement in architecture and aesthetics of pre-Columbian South America. Study the city's astounding features, such as its hydraulic engineering, anti-seismic construction, and its perfectly fitting stonework that defies explanation. Learn also about the culture of ancestral mummies, the golden Coricancha temple, and other architectural marvels.