The circular terraces at Moray set against the snow-capped Andean mountains, showing the dramatic high-altitude landscape in which the Inca conducted their
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The circular terraces at Moray set against the snow-capped Andean mountains, showing the dramatic high-altitude landscape in which the Inca conducted their agricultural experiments. The site's location at 3,500 metres demonstrates the Inca commitment to systematically adapting crops to the challenging conditions of the Andean highlands.
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