apr 3, 1440 - City of Cusco

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1440 CE
Andesite
Central highlands, Peru
• Elevation of 11,200ft, capital of Tawantinsuyu ("Land of the Four Quarters")
• Center of existence "axis mundi" and reflection of Inka power
• Acllas- women came to make certain items
Included: Santo Domingo (Spanish convent)
1550-1650 CE (convent added)
Walls at Saqsa Waman
Qorikancha (Inka main temple)

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