SACSAYHUAMAN

On 3600 m.a.s.l. Sacsayhuamán is an archaeological site located in the north of the Main Square of Cusco, 1 km. away from San Cristobals Colonial Parish and 2 kms. from the Main Square, about 10 minutes by car. Sacsayhuaman lays on the border of the north hillside of the city.  It is one of the most astonishing Inca constructions and it is considered that it would had been an important ceremonial center and not a fortress. 

Their Quechua name means "Satisfied Hawk", therefore, it was the hawk that guarded the Capital of the Empire, because from the hill in that it was erected it dominates the whole city.  Their external walls can surpass the 9 mts. of height and some of the stone blocks weigh more than 140 metric tons.