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The Sacred Valley In the Andes of Peru between Cusco and Machu Picchu is The Sacred Valley of the Incas.The Sacred Valley was formed around the 1400’s. A stretch of land untouched, with villages, fields, and mountain slopes. The Valley is known for being created by The Urubamba River. It could also be known as The Urubamba Valley which was once fertile and spiritual base of the Incan Empire. The Sacred Valley is roughly 60 kilometers. One of the famous things that happened in The Sacred Valley was The Spanish Conquest where Hernan Cortes defeated the Aztecs in 1521. Another attraction of the Sacred Valley was it’s lower elevation which makes it warmer than nearby areas. Lower elevation allowed maize to be grown in The Sacred Valley. Maize was a major crop for the Incas and used to make chicha. Chicha was a drink the Incas had at their feasts and religious festivals. The Sacred Valley is a very important place to the people. It is important because of the fertile soil and the warm climate. This helped the people to be able to grow the foods and crops they needed. The Valley is also home to many Inca sites. The most well-known are Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu which is one of The Seven Wonders Of The World.

By: Kayla Valluzzi