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Astronomy in Cusco: Inca Sky, Milky Way, and Stargazing Guide

Cusco is one of the best places in the Americas to understand astronomy as something real and practical, not just a topic for textbooks. The Incas used the sky to organize planting and harvests, set major ceremonies, and reinforce political authority. They also built a sacred landscape where temples, sightlines, and horizon markers helped track […]