The foundation of the most extravagant Inca temple is still in tact in Cusco. A cathedral was built over top of the looted temple by the Spanish conquistadores. Cusco used to be the center of the Inca civilization. Now it's a tourist hub to Macchu Piccu. There used to be ridiculous amounts of gold and silver cladding covering the temple, as well as solid gold & silver cerimonial artifacts. All were looted and melted down by the spanish. But, look at the insane stonework craftmanship on the temple walls. You can't swipe a credit card between the perfectly fitted stones that's for sure!
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