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lok (from Gutierrez de Melo) Aronis (from Cap–
tain J.ohn Jimenez de Aronis), Maruri (from Dr.
Maruri).
Places are also named for artisans, for in–
stance: Plateros (Silversmiths), etc.
The number seven
is the most frequently
used in the nomenclature of the streets:
f
or
example, Siete Cajones (seven boxes), Siete Ven–
tanas (s-even 'Wfindows) etc.
Others are named
f
or the configuration–
Bayoneta (bayone-t).
Sorne bear names of other
significance,
such .as Amargura (bitterness), Desamparados
(abandoned) , etc.
Among'1 the various I?ar)t
of Cuzco none
poss·esses so much traditio as the Plaza de Ar–
mas. Durin
the 1 ca period it was the heart of
the cit , ani
aB
its esplanade was saluted the
earliest
l'tay
of the sun; here were celebrated the
greatest fiestas of the years, and here were con–
gregat~d
for homage the principal idols, such as
the mummies of the dead Incas.
During the colonial epoch this plaza acqui–
red a sadde.r tradition. Here were raised the gia.–
llows for the eX!ecutions; among others executed
in this spot were Hernando Pizarro, Felipe Tu–
pac-OJmaru, the last Inca .of Vil<Jabamba. Patriots
of the epoch of Independence shed their blood
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