Fortress Saksayuman, Peru

In Peru, on the edge of the ancient capital of the Incas Cuzso lies a mysterious Saksayuman castle, which is enveloped in many interesting legends and legends. In the center of the building is the impressive, round stone structure, the Sonnkalender. Even after the several centuries after the foundation, the castle got very well. On their territory, you can see the numerous economic buildings used for the storage of water and food.

The Incas' high architecture is known all over the world. Saksayuman Castle is still a strong confirmation of this. The castle consists of the huge stone blocks of the regular form. The processing of the blocks admires even the experienced modern construction workers. As a legend told the Incas with the help of juice of the rare plants the stones could literally dissolve. Many believe that the gods have helped the construction workers.

Today, Saksayuman is the largest castle on the continent, which has retained the charm and the former grandeur to this day. The gigantic stone blocks of stone are so thick that they can not be pushed back from the spot. Often the sheet of paper does not fit between the blocks. Some scientists believe that the castle was not only an important strategic role, but also served as the site of the great temple complex. According to the historical data, the castle construction began in the second half of the 15th century and lasted for about 50 years. The castle was not finished because of the beginning bourgeois wars. To the beginning - Georgia Guidestones