Beyond the RangeFeb 28, 20233 min readRemote Sensing the Mysteries of OllantaytamboLook closely: many mysteries are contained in this photograph of Ollantaytambo, Peru. I took it “from the hip” during my visit to the...
Beyond the RangeFeb 22, 20235 min readThe Coricancha: Part 4This is the final blog post (and video) about the Coricancha, or “Great Enclosure,” located in Cusco, Peru. Here are the links to Part 1...
Beyond the RangeFeb 22, 20234 min readThe Coricancha: Parts 2 and 3This is the second in a series of blog posts and videos about the Coricancha, or “Great Enclosure,” located in Cusco, Peru. Read the...
Beyond the RangeFeb 22, 20232 min readQenq'o: A Sacred Site in CuscoQenq’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....
Beyond the RangeFeb 22, 20235 min readSacsayhuaman: 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...
Beyond the RangeFeb 11, 20234 min readThe Stonework of Calle Inca RocaOne 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...