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Ocongalla Aqueduct

Ocongalla Aqueduct

A perfectly preserved cenote (open pit) and aqueduct, Ocongalla Aqueduct was built in early 6th. century by the Nazca civilization in order to survive within th...
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A perfectly preserved cenote (open pit) and aqueduct, Ocongalla Aqueduct was built in early 6th. century by the Nazca civilization in order to survive within this desert and dry valley regions. Featuring stone walled boulders still in perfect condition, the waters percolating through these ducts is melt water from the snow capped Andean peaks. Presently, these waters are still utilized by farmers to irrigate their land.
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DMC-ZS10

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Aperture 4/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 43/10

location

location

Nazca, Ica, PE

upload_date

upload_date

Jul, 2022

Views

185

Likes

+38

Awards

People's Choice in Travel Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+24

Superb Composition

+4

Top Choice

Absolute Masterpiece

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Interesting history. I like how your subject gives perspective about how large the aqueduct is.

PRO

Can you imagine that some times this Cenote is completely filled with water?

That would be an impressive sight.

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Cool image, Joop! Nice to have co-conspirators for scale! Interesting history of use!

PRO

Thank you. That's why I take my wife with me. 😁

Platinum

I cannot believe you got these amazing photos without all the tourists. well done!!!

PRO

This place is quite remote, not many tourist go there.

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Nice lines. Congratulations on your PC award.

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