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Ollantaytambo
Ancient Incan fortress and village set in Peru's Sacred Valley, known for its massive stones and intricate terraces.
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Visible right as you pull into town, the imposing mountain fortress doesn’t just look impenetrable, it is impenetrable. During the Spanish conquest of the Incas, the vastly superior weaponry of the Spanish made it pretty much a cakewalk. However, Manco Inca held serve at Ollantaytambo, making it one of the only battles the Inca ever won. Today, the fortress remains one of the most impressive pieces of architecture in all of South America.
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