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Panoramic view of Lake Umayo and the Sillustani burial ground (the 2 towers on the right) in Peru. Sillustani is a pre-Incan cemetery with tombs built above ground in tower-like structures housing the remains of nobles. The site was built by the Aymara, who were conquered by the Inca in the 15th century.
This is the English translation of the Picture of the day description page from 17 July 2016.
Panoramic view of Lake Umayo and the Sillustani burial ground (the 2 towers on the right) in Peru. Sillustani is a pre-Incan cemetery with tombs built above ground in tower-like structures housing the remains of nobles. The site was built by the Aymara, who were conquered by the Inca in the 15th century.
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