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The Inca "Stairway of Death" -
It leads to the summit of Huayna Picchu in Peru at 8,850 feet (2,700 meters).
Created 600 years ago, these perilous stone steps provide access to the peak where the Incas built temples and terraces.
The vertical climb is a testament to their architectural ingenuity and endurance, as they transformed the rugged landscape into functional spaces while connecting the sacred site to the sky.
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It leads to the summit of Huayna Picchu in Peru at 8,850 feet (2,700 meters).
Created 600 years ago, these perilous stone steps provide access to the peak where the Incas built temples and terraces.
The vertical climb is a testament to their architectural ingenuity and endurance, as they transformed the rugged landscape into functional spaces while connecting the sacred site to the sky.
#archaeohistories