Choquequirao – ‘Cradle Of Gold’ – The Last Stronghold Of The Incas’ Resistance To The Spaniards

A. Sutherland  – AncientPages.com – Choquequirao (“Cradle of Gold” – Cuna de Oro” was the Inca’s last stronghold of resistance to the Spanish domain and a political, religious, and social center of the Inca Empire.

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The site aligns with the June and December solstices, suggesting a solid solar focus and year-round ceremonial activities.

The archaeological complex of Choquequirao stands as a significant symbol of Andean resistance. It is located 3085 meters above sea level, at the summit of a mountain covered with green growth, on a narrow ridge above the Apurimac River in a remote region of the Vilcabamba of Peru.

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