The archaeological complexes built by the Incas in Peru still preserve their cultural value or are in good condition, since they are used by the inhabitants. Such is the case of a bridge that was built by Pachacútec , in one of the regions of the country, and was part of the Qhapaq Ñan , which was a road system or pre-Inca and Inca roads unified as part of a political, military, ideological project. and administrative.
The bridge is considered unique in the entire history of Tahuantinsuyo and reflects a vision linked to the cult of water. In its building, walls made of polished stone up to two meters high and 50 centimeters thick are still preserved, which makes up the construction eight meters long and five meters wide.
Where is the Inca bridge built by Pachacutec that is still in use?
The archaeological complex called Huarautambo Bridge was declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation by the National Institute of Culture in 2003. Even, 12 years later, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru put into circulation the one-sole coin that has on the obverse the drawing of the site, which has become a tourist attraction, as part of the numismatic series ‘Wealth and pride of Peru’.
After more than 500 years since its construction by Pachachútec , the Huarautambo bridge is located near the Astombamba archaeological complex, in the center of the road from Cusco to Cajamarca, at 3,600 meters above sea level. The work is located exactly in the town that also bears his name, Yanahuanca district, Daniel Alcides Carrión province, Pasco region .
In which region of the country is the Huarautambo bridge located? Photo: Andina
What was the Huarautambo bridge in Tahuantinsuyo used for?
Huarautambo has become a tourist attraction, since it has some very striking waterfalls, which pass through 17 imperial Cusco style pillars; Furthermore, it is linked to the cult of water. But it not only served as a bridge, as it has stone constructions, among which the ceremonial pool with hydraulic design stands out, a chair for the Inca and it was even used as a resting place for those who traveled along the Inca trail .