Comments on: Ancient tomb found in Torontoy, Machu Picchu

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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:33:32 +0000

[…] Travel along the Inca trail allows visitors to find the well known tunki, regarded as one of Peru’s national birds. Similarly, the royal churrete, only found in this region 3,600 meters above sea level can be see around Torontoy. […]

By: Miguel Vera

Miguel Vera — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:57:09 +0000

Ah, somehow I missed it in the map. Thanks Stuart.

By: Stuart Starrs

Stuart Starrs — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:48:12 +0000

Miguel, Torontoy is a separate citadel between Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo, but within the Machu Picchu sanctuary.

By: Miguel Vera

Miguel Vera — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:05:50 +0000

Very interesting, my family and me went to Cusco for the APEC weekend and I finally visited Machu Picchu. It’s awesome. I’m curious about this tomb though, I remember our guide telling us that tombs were never found in the citadel, I guess this would be the first one? Do you know anything about it?

By: Ginger Marie

Ginger Marie — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:52:45 +0000

I’ve just visited Egypt and I’m struck by the similarities of ancient Peru’s construction and burial techniques to Old Kingdom Egypt’s. I’m curious to know how and when these two cultures were in touch with each other.
I always thought that the various great civilizations were unique and distinct, but the more I see, the more I wonder. Thanks for the info and pictures and food for thought.