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Quechua people (/ ˈ k ɛ tʃ u ə /, US also / ˈ k ɛ tʃ w ɑː /; Spanish:) or Quichua people may refer to any of the indigenous peoples of South America who speak the Quechua languages, which originated among the Indigenous people of Peru. Although most Quechua speakers are native to Peru, there are some significant populations in Ecuador ...
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Písac or Pisac (possibly from Quechua for Nothoprocta, also spelled p'isaqa) is a Peruvian town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is situated on the Vilcanota River. Pisac is most known for its Incan ruins and large market which attracts heavy tourist traffic from nearby Cusco.
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AmericanIndian.si.edu/NK360 1 Caption: Quechua people, Pisac, Peru, ca. 1950. Photo possibly by Beate Salz. (NMAI P18570)
Inca. Designation. El Parque Arqueológico de Pisaq (Pisac National Archeological Park) The Inca complex at Pisac is a large Incan complex of agricultural terraces, residences, guard posts, watchtowers and a ceremonial/religious centre located along a mountain ridge above the modern town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley of Peru.
- 65.5 hectares
- Fortification
- c. 1450
The generous supporters of Quechua contributed more money and we gave more blankets, jackets and shoes. By the end of 2004, Quechua Benefit had provided dental care for more than 10,000 patients in the highlands. In 2002 Dr. Wilfredo Uscamayta (Dr. Willie), a Quechua dentist from the Colca Valley, joined our annual trip as a volunteer. Dr.
May 9, 2024 · Pisac is a picturesque town located in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Nestled in the Andes Mountains, Pisac offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes and is known for its rich history and archaeological sites. The name “Pisac” comes from the Quechua word “Pisaq” which means partridge.
The archaeological park of Pisac was built by order of Inca Pachacútec, the main expander of the Inca Empire, in the middle of the 15th century. Upon the arrival of the Spanish conquest, this place was invaded, and the inhabitants fled, leaving the location. The conquerors destroyed the main monuments, and the cemetery was looted and destroyed.
