Inca terraces restored at Peruvian archaeological site
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Specialists from the Cusco Culture Department are restoring 21 Inca terraces made of white granite at the Yuraq Rumi Ñusta Hispana archaeological zone in the Vilcabamba district, La Convención province, Peru.
The project to recover the cultural interpretation services of the archaeological zone began in October 2022 and is currently 72% complete.
Archaeologist Nicolás Alvino Naveda is leading the work, focusing first on the agricultural terraces before moving to the main shrine, Yuraq Rumi Ñusta Hispana, which features carved rock and rectangular structures. During archaeological research in May 2023, workers discovered 38 Inca artifacts, including ceremonial vessels, bracelets, knives, and jewelry, all made of metal.
The restoration also includes building a retaining wall to protect the site from the Pachaq River, which frequently floods the lower terraces during the rainy season. Úrsula Paz, director of Culture, stated they are working to recover these Inca constructions that are part of the nation’s cultural heritage, and the project includes guided tours for local communities and schools to learn about the site. The project is expected to finish in December 2027.
