Silkinchani

Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the captivating archaeological site of Silkinchani, nestled right within the pulsing, vibrant district of San Jeronimo in the city of Cusco. I am delighted to be your academic guide as we explore a…

As we begin our physical exploration at the base of Silkinchani, the very first sensation that will likely strike you is the jarring, yet fascinating, auditory juxtaposition of eras. Listen closely to the ambient sounds around…

Moving slightly higher up the incline, we now enter what archaeologists formally designate as Sector Two of Silkinchani. The shift in architectural priority here is immediately palpable. …

As we navigate our way around the periphery of the administrative sector, we come to a location that highlights the ever-evolving nature of archaeological discovery. Just a short distance from the main structures of Silkinchani,…

Leaving the administrative sectors and the newly discovered road segments behind, our walking route now forces us to engage physically with the landscape, just as the ancient Andeans did. We are now ascending the central…

Welcome to the pinnacle of our journey at Silkinchani. We have finally reached Sector One, situated at the highest elevation of the archaeological complex. …

While standing among the nine colcas of Sector One, it is essential to delve deeper into the specific types of food that were stored here, and the fascinating, slightly bizarre science behind their preservation. The high…

For our final specific sector on this walking tour, I want you to step away from the immediate stonework of the colcas and walk toward the southern edge of the upper terrace. We are now at a natural viewpoint that offers a…

As our comprehensive walking tour of Silkinchani draws to a close, I invite you to take one last, lingering look at the magnificent integration of architecture and landscape that surrounds us. We have journeyed from the noisy,…