Los Paredones
Peru
Archaeological zone of mud and stone, was an Inca administrative center. We will observe passages, terraces, squares, rooms.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Los Paredones, a remarkable and often overlooked archaeological site situated on the arid periphery of the modern city of Nasca, Peru. As you stand here at the edge of the complex, you are merely a short walk from the…
Listen in the app2The Entrance Pathway and Ticket Checkpoint
Let us begin our formal exploration right here at the entrance pathway. As you step onto the dusty, sun-baked trail, having just paid the modest admission fee of ten Peruvian sols, which equates to roughly two and a half United…
Listen in the app3The Hybrid Retaining Walls and Imperial Masonry
Now that we have ascended the main entrance path, I want you to stop and examine the massive walls directly in front of you. Here, the true architectural genius and the cultural synthesis of Los Paredones reveal themselves in…
Listen in the app4The Great Central Plaza and Administrative Core
Stepping through the remnants of the lower gateways, we now find ourselves standing in the vast, open expanse of the central sector. This wide, flattened area was the primary social, economic, and bureaucratic heart of Caxamarca. …
Listen in the app5The Eastern Sector and the Residence of the Curacas
As we depart the bustling footprint of the central plaza, we walk eastward, following a slightly elevated path that leads us into a notably distinct architectural zone. Welcome to the eastern sector of Los Paredones. …
Listen in the app6The House of Waters and Hydraulic Engineering
Descending from the elite eastern sector, we enter a remarkably specialized and vital area of the complex situated just below the highest elevations of the site. This zone is known among archaeologists as the Casa de las Aguas,…
Listen in the app7The Ceremonial Quarters and the Space of Sacrifice
Moving westward from the aquatic sanctuary, we transition into an area that carries a distinctly different, far more solemn atmosphere. We are now entering the ceremonial and sacrificial sector of Los Paredones. …
Listen in the app8The Imperial Barracks and the Great Depots
As we walk away from the solemn quiet of the ceremonial sector, the layout of the ruins drastically changes once again. We are now entering a sprawling, rigidly organized grid of rectangular foundations. …
Listen in the app9The Summit Watchtower of Caxamarca
For our final architectural exploration, we must engage in a brief but strenuous climb. We are ascending the steep, rocky pathway leading to the very highest elevation within the Los Paredones complex. …
Listen in the app10Final Reflections on the Desert Fortress
As we carefully make our way back down the hillside, returning to our starting point near the modern highway, it is time to reflect upon the magnitude of what we have just witnessed. We have walked through the remnants of an…
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What is Los Paredones?
Los Paredones is a place in Peru with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Peru |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -14.8411, -74.9348 |
| Last updated |
