The archeological site of Urubamba rises above the busy little village. The site gives you an idea of how the Inka laid out the land to use it to the best advantage. Terracing used the steep hillsides to provide more area to farm. Each terrace was made by hauling stones up the steep hillside to form terraced walls. Next gravel, sand, and top soil were layered in the beds. This created a very fertile area to grow their corn and potatoes and other food stuffs.
Rock work becomes more finely honed and well fitted as you move up the hillside to the ancient palace and ceremonial sites located near the top of the mountain. This holds true with all Inka construction.
Look at the size of these blocks. Can you imagine what skill it took to cut, move, and fit these stones together in such an amazing fashion?
You’re still with me? Good. I have a little puzzle for you. In the next picture of the mountainside that overlooks Ollantaytambo there are two impressive Inka structures. See if you can find them. First find the stacked stone structures. These were for storage of food and grain. The other is the face of an old man.
Find them? I probably made it too easy for you. Try again as you look at this lovely picture of the village and mountains of Ollantaytambo.
Bee in my Bonnet 