The Mystery of Qocha Chincanas: The Key to Understanding Sacsayhuaman | Ancient Architects

In my last video, I explained the geology of the blocks of Sacsayhuaman, and because there are natural veins of calcite running through them, and also because there are natural outcrops of the same rock type in the vicinity of the structure, it is now somewhat conclusive that what the walls of this fortress are made from are cut blocks of natural stone. This is all based on the geological findings of a team of scientists who investigated the site back in 2012. Watch the video here: In this video, I’ll be taking a look at this large circular feature just to the north of Sacsayhuaman, situated right next to the famous Rodadero Formation, which are the natural lava flows known by many as the Inca Slides. This mysterious circular feature is known as Qocha Chincanas. It almost looks like some kind of arena, but some believe it is an Inca graveyard. On its far side there is the natural sacred spring of Calispucyo, where it is said that ceremonies took place, initiating boy