MACHU PICCHU

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the GUARDHOUSE

Returning up the steep stairs brings us to the Guardhouse (sometimes called the Watchman's hut) and the Ceremonial Rock Terrace.

In this early morning image we look in a southernly direction to the north slope of Machu Picchu Mountain. Here on the slope, not far above the Guardhouse and just below the Inca Trail, is a perennial spring, the source of water for the inhabitants of Machu Picchu.
A water supply canal brings the water to three fountains near the Temple of the Sun. Water continues to be channeled downhill with a total of 16 fountains. This was the domestic water supply for the Inca residents.

l Introduction l Main Gate l Guardhouse l Temple of the Sun l Sacred Plaza l Intiwatana l Sacred Rock l Plaza Walk l Temple of the Condor l Exit l Bibliography l MAP lContents l Homel