Cuzco: Navel of the World
Plaza de Armas, Cuzco, Peru
For the Inca, Cuzco was the navel of the world and thus, the city is laden with history. Like Rome, all roads led to Cuzco and the greatest buildings were constructed here. Not surprisingly, the Spanish also focused their efforts on crushing and embarrassing the Inca here, particularly in the main Plaza. None of the original structures in the city survived, but the solid Inca foundations appear all over the city with colonial buildings erected right on top.
Colonial Basilica that dominates one side of the Plaza de Armas
Colonial courtyards are common in the historic center; the Inca inspired Cuzco flag flies above
Contextual religious art: the Last Supper with cuy (roasted guinea pig)
Martyr art: remembering Tupac Amaru II, a rebel leader killed in the main square
Convent of Santo Domingo - built above Qorikancha, the Inca Sun Temple
Exterior walls of the convent reveal the Qorikancha foundation
Calle Triunfo - a street lined with original Inca stonework
And the featured twelve-sided stone on Calle Triunfo
I would like to know if it would be possible for me to use a couple of your images of Cuzco in a Power Point presentation I am composing on early civilizations of South America. I will be presenting this information to a group of passengers on board a Holland America cruise to Latin America. It’s my desire to educate them about the historical majesty of this country. In composing this presentation, I have really struggled to come up with good photos that are not copyrighted.
I will certainly credit your image if you allow me to use it.
thank-you,
Kate Ross
Sure – feel free, Kate. Good luck with your presentations!