Beyond the Range

An exciting exploration of the ancient city of Ollantaytambo in Peru's Sacred Valley. Believed to have been reconstructed in the 1400s by the 9th Inca King (Pachacutec), the origin of this site is likely much older. Sometimes called the "City of the Watchtower," it may have once defended Cusco from the armies of the Amazon, or perhaps it was a temple for worshipping the earth-sky connections. In any case, it is one of the finest examples of Inca city planning that still exists. Together, we will climb the massive, terraced citadel to examine the diverse styles of masonry that blend megalithic, fine-cut stonework with the smaller scale, cruder approach of what seems to be a more recent age. Some of the stones at Ollantaytambo weigh hundreds of tons, are joined together with mind-blowing precision, and are cut in baffling shapes such as stairs and crosses. If you enjoy ancient mysteries, you'll love this investigation of one of the most intriguing archaeological sites in Peru.

The multitude of geocosmic alignments and celestially-themed rock art found here suggest this was a place to study and worship alignment — of earth, sky, and spirit. Was it built to celebrate the ancient Hermetic principle of correspondence, famously known by the saying, "As above, so below"? Join me on a tour of Pueblo del Arroyo, Kin Kletso, the Pueblo Alto complex, and finally the great kiva of Casa Rinconada. Together, we will walk in the footsteps of the ancient ones, scaffolded by the same timeless and fundamental elements that guided them, dissolving the bonds of space and time between us, to connect on a psychic level rooted in a universal truth — that we all come from and are part of the one. Welcome back, fellow explorers. Let’s continue our journey. Join me on other wanderings and explorations: https://www.beyondtherange.org FB: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondtheRange1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/Beyond_the_Range1