The llama, long the key animal of Andean societies.

There are some remnants of pre-Inca society still extant in Peru today.

Temple of the Sun Pachacama near Lima dates to a pre-Inca empire religious site for the veneration of the Pacha Kamaq, a creator god.  When the Inca arrived, they built additional temples, including this temple of the sun.  Photo courtesy Dorothy and C. Wayne Miller.

Restored Temple of the Moon.  Photo courtesy Dorothy and C. Wayne Miller.

Inca terraces.  Photo courtesy Dorothy and C. Wayne Miller.

Inca bridge over the Urabamba River.  Photo courtesy Dorothy and C. Wayne Miller.

These are all photos of Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu.  Photo courtesy Dorothy and C. Wayne Miller.

Machu Picchu irrigation still working.  Photo courtesy Dorothy and C. Wayne Miller.

Machu Picchu.  Photo courtesy Dorothy and C. Wayne Miller.