The megalithic stone walls of Saksaywaman are on display on the outskirts of Cusco, at an altitude of 3700 meters. These incredible walls are a true proportion and marvel of engineering. This is believed to be the residence of the falcon guarding Manco Capac, the Incaโs Adam. Sacsayhuaman also comes from the Quechua language and means satisfied hawk, referring to this … [Read more...] about The Mystery Behind the Megalithic Stone Walls of Saksaywaman
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A City Unearthed – Pompeii, Italy
It may be 1,935 years after the eruption of one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, but parts of the lost city of Pompeii still have yet to be unearthed.The 16,000 people living in the area were unaware of the signs of the active volcano in their midst. Mount Vesuvius was covered at the time with trees and looked like any normal mountain would. Because volcanoes are … [Read more...] about A City Unearthed – Pompeii, Italy