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Sacred Alignments: The Spirituality and Architecture of the Solstice
For thousands of years, man has looked to the sky for knowledge, understanding, and wisdom – about who he is, what he comes from, and...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 28, 2023
- 3 min
Remote Sensing the Mysteries of Ollantaytambo
Look closely: many mysteries are contained in this photograph of Ollantaytambo, Peru. I took it “from the hip” during my visit to the...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 28, 2023
- 6 min
Llaqtallaqtayoc: A Little-Known Ruins in the Sacred Valley of Peru
In southern Peru’s Sacred Valley, on a mountain west of the ancient city of Ollantaytambo, lie the ruins of several stone structures. The...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 26, 2023
- 15 min
The Moonstone Trek: Part 4 - Into the Sacred Valley
After crossing the Accoccassa Pass in early-afternoon, our party headed down into the Chancachuco Valley to make camp. As the condor...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 24, 2023
- 6 min
The Moonstone Trek: Part 3 - Heading for the Pass
Morning broke in the small hamlet of Chillipahua to the tune of whinnying horses and canvas flapping in a gentle breeze. I stepped out of...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 23, 2023
- 4 min
The Moonstone Trek: Part 2 - Huaracondo to Chillipahua
After leaving the market town of Huaracondo (click HERE to read/watch Part 1), my van threaded its way through the winding mountain roads...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 1 min
The Moonstone Trek: Part 1 - The Road to Huaracondo
This is Part 1 of my video series: “The Moonstone Trek: My Journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu.” In 2017, I went to Peru to learn about...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 4 min
Quillarumiyoc: Moonstone of the Andes
Quillarumiyoc is a pre-Columbian archaeological site located 30 miles northwest of Cusco, Peru. It lies upon the plain of Anta, a rich...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 5 min
The Coricancha: Part 4
This is the final blog post (and video) about the Coricancha, or “Great Enclosure,” located in Cusco, Peru. Here are the links to Part 1...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 4 min
The Coricancha: Parts 2 and 3
This is the second in a series of blog posts and videos about the Coricancha, or “Great Enclosure,” located in Cusco, Peru. Read the...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 4 min
The Coricancha: Part 1
One of my favorite places to visit during my time in Cusco, Peru, was the ruins of the Coricancha. Five hundred years ago, this temple...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 3 min
The Lost Sun Towers of Cusco
Most visitors to Cusco, Peru, are aware that the Inca studied and worshipped the cosmos. For those who stroll about the historic Plaza de...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 2 min
Qenq'o: A Sacred Site in Cusco
Qenq’o is a pre-Spanish ceremonial center located 2 ½ miles north of Cusco – about a half-hour’s walk from the fortress of Sacsayhuaman....
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 3 min
The Mysteries of Sacsayhuaman: Caves, Tunnels, Stairs, and Thrones
Sacsayhuaman is one of the great archaeological secrets of Peru – and of the world for that matter. The megalithic stones that form its...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 5 min
Sacsayhuaman: Inca Fortress, Ceremonial Center, or Alien Landing Pad?
One of the most impressive pre-Columbian ruins in Peru is Sacsayhuaman (SACK-say-wuh-MON). This massive structure overlooks Cusco from...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 2 min
The Cathedral Basilica
The Cathedral Basilica is one of Cusco’s best-known sites, and easily familiar to anyone who has been to the city. Situated on the...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 3 min
Calle Hatunrumiyoc: Street of the Great Stone
One of the best examples of the megalithic stonework of pre-Columbian Peru is found along Cusco’s Calle Hatunrumiyoc, or “Street of the...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 22, 2023
- 3 min
The Andean Cross: An Old and Mysterious Symbol
One of the oldest and most mysterious symbols in Peru is the Andean Cross. This geometric design is seen throughout the country’s...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 11, 2023
- 4 min
The Stonework of Calle Inca Roca
One of the many spectacular sites that I visited during my recent trip to Cusco was Calle Inca Roca. Located just east of the Plaza de...
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Beyond the Range
- Feb 11, 2023
- 1 min
The Pre-Incan History of Peru
When you hear "Peru" and "history" together, do you automatically think "Incas"? Does the image of Machu Picchu instantly pop into your...
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