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Sacsayhuaman Fortress Layout

The Puma's Teeth

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Sacsayhuaman Fortress Layout
The fortress of Sacsayhuaman has different areas. There is a main plaza or parade ground, called Chuquipampa, facing a slope with 25 angles and 60 walls, creating the three-tiered zigzag walls, forming the puma's teeth. Across the plaza is the Rodadero, a rocky hill with excellent view of the fortress and the land beyond.
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