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place of rest or of refuge. In truth

was a refuge

or tranquil retreat whet:>e the spirit found soli–

tude and refreshment. These ruins are situated

in a

~mall

valley through which flows a little

stream, leaving the base of the steep mountain

\vhich protects the site. These constructions were

especially dedicated to religious rites in connec–

tion with . the worship of water, but at other

times festivals of a different nature ·were also

held here.

Description

The existing ruins are as

ollows : U·pon the

surface

01'

the grouna there is a pool of water

fed by a spr'

g·

upon a more elevated plane

there is a

fo ming a terrace,

and at the'

·e,x–

treme right is a stairway eading to the floor

above. A ,. . ning hese steps is

small room

\Yhich

"'as

connecte w1th another which has

almost entir.ely disappeared.

on·

the higher plane

is ra splendid wall with

our niches, each more ,

than two meters high and one meter deep; it is

believed that in thes'e niches the Incas and other

hig~

officials were enthroned

or the reception

of appropriate honors.

Style

. The style of these constructions is modern,

or of geometrical regularity, and the walls are

formed of polished medium-sized blacks.