Been to Royal Tomb?
Share your knowledge with other travelers.
What is this?
Royal Tomb Ratings:
0%
Based on 0 Ratings
  
V!VA Travel Guides WIKI
Share your knowledge on the web and get your review published in our next printed guidebook! Find out more about us.

Close box

Is Royal Tomb right for you?

Travelers rated:
Value Not rated yet
Atmosphere Not rated yet
Convenience Not rated yet
Safety Not rated yet

Royal Tomb

Historical Building, Hiking, Trekking

V!VA User‘s Description

The Royal Tomb is a bit of a misnomer due to the fact that neither graves nor human remains have ever been encountered here. Though it may lack the macabre history that some travelers may expect, this cave-like structure is an excellent example of the Inca's stonemasonry genius. Located inside is a magnificent stepped altar and a series of tall niches, once used to present offerings, which capture the sun's rays to produce brilliant patterns of morning shadows. Just down the stairs leading from the Royal Tomb is a series of interconnected fountains and a still-functioning water canal.

Sponsors
Academia Latinoamericana de Espanol - Learn Spanish in Cusco - Peru
All levels. The most effective methods. University credit through New Mexico State University. Reasonable rates & more
www.latinoschools.com
Great V!VA Travel Guides Books about Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
Buy the world's most up-to-date guidebook about Peru.
Get it from Amazon or direct from V!VA.
Or download free chapters from this book.

V!VA List Latin America, 333 Places and Experiences that People Love

Packed with tales of travels from Tijuana to Tierra del Fuego, this compilation provides firsthand knowledge about places to visit, things to do, and where to stay, as well as insight into local cultures and customs.
Get it from Amazon, Barnes&Noble or direct from V!VA.
Download free chapters from this book.
Download free Google Earth version chapters.

 
South America | Central America and Mexico | Africa | Europe | Oceania | Asia | Antarctica | North America |
Copyright (c) 2006-2008 VIVA Publishing Network S.A. All Rights Reserved