Cuzco

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Cuzco City
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Five hundred years ago Cuzco thrived as the capital of the sprawling Inca Empire.  Its temples, filled with gold and silver, were pillaged when Pizarro and his conquistadores invaded the city in 1538.  Now it is a wonderful mélange of culture.

 
         

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All images were taken by Dorie Parsons in Peru in March 2008 and may not be used without the artist's permission.

 

This page was last updated on May 12, 2010 .  All content, photography and images are the property of Dorie Parsons, except where noted. Permission is required to copy, download or use any text, photographs or image files. Questions and comments can be sent to the RRR Webmaster.