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Cusco, the navel of the world

Oct 8, 2024 · 8m 38s
Cusco, the navel of the world
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Explore the history and meaning of Cuzco, Peru. The city was founded as a sacred place, a "navel of the world," according to the Inca worldview. Cusco was the capital...

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Explore the history and meaning of Cuzco, Peru. The city was founded as a sacred place, a "navel of the world," according to the Inca worldview. Cusco was the capital of the Inca empire, its connection with the sacred mountains (the apus), its architecture reflects the Inca worldview. We talk about the Spanish influence in Cuzco during the colonial era, the Inca resistance, and the importance of the site in the fight for Latin American independence.
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Author History Unveiled
Organization Diego Restrepo
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