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Archeologically-Rich Tiwanaku

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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Archeologically-Rich Tiwanaku
A significant archeological spot is located in western Bolivia and is in close proximity to Lake Titicaca. The city will introduce you with the Incan tradition as the place contains many Inca ruins and the ruins can be seen at the Lake Titicaca’s south-eastern coast. The spot has inscribed its identity in writing during 1549 by Pedro Cieza de León, Spanish conquistador. Registered its name in UNESCO World Heritage site, its proper location is Bolivia’s La Paz Department. Some of the ruins spotted on the site include pyramid, temples, excellent carvings, magnificent gates, among all. Tiwanaku's means "stone in the center" however, its original name is still unknown. The city’s construction work is said to be commenced during 700 AD and it prospered there after. The Incas’ belief was  [...]

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