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Strangest Giant Steps Of Ollantaytambo

Giants steps for what?

By Vasco DuartePublished 4 months ago 3 min read
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Do you know the splendid town of Ollantaytambo the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located in the Cusco region of Peru. It is best known for its impressive archaeological site, which features a series of terraces carved into the mountainside. These terraces are often referred to as the "giant steps" of Ollantaytambo, and they have puzzled historians and archaeologists for centuries. (Isn´t this amazing?)

The giant steps are not only remarkable for their size and shape, but also for their engineering and construction. They are made of huge blocks of stone, some weighing up to 50 tons, that were cut and fitted together with incredible precision (How can this be possible). The stones were quarried from a nearby mountain and transported across the Urubamba river and up the steep slopes. How the ancient builders managed to do this without the use of wheels, cranes, or iron tools is still a mystery.

The purpose of the giant steps is also unclear. Some scholars believe they were part of a defensive system, designed to protect the town from invaders. Others suggest they were part of a religious complex, dedicated to the worship of the sun god Inti. Still others propose they were part of an agricultural experiment, aimed at creating different microclimates for growing crops. Tell me in the comment what do you think?

Whatever their function, the giant steps of Ollantaytambo are a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the Inca civilization, which reached its peak in the 15th and 16th centuries. They are also a source of wonder and inspiration for visitors from all over the world, who marvel at their beauty and mystery. I Would love to go there and you?

The strangest giant steps of Ollantaytambo are a mystery that has puzzled historians and archaeologists for centuries. How did the ancient Inca people manage to carve and transport these massive stones, some weighing over 100 tons, to create a fortress on a steep hillside? And what was the purpose of these steps, which seem to lead nowhere?

Some theories suggest that the steps were part of a ceremonial complex, where the Inca worshipped the sun and the stars. Others claim that they were a defensive structure, designed to protect the valley from invaders. And some even speculate that they were a landing site for alien spacecraft, who helped the Inca with their advanced technology. Mysterious that cnat be explained.

But none of these explanations can account for the incredible precision and skill that went into building the steps. The stones fit together so tightly that not even a blade of grass can grow between them. The angles and curves of the steps match the contours of the mountain perfectly. And the orientation of the steps aligns with the solstices and equinoxes, indicating a sophisticated knowledge of astronomy.

The strangest giant steps of Ollantaytambo remain a mystery that may never be solved. But they are also a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the Inca civilization, who left behind a legacy of wonder and awe.

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