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'''Qusqo''', formally the '''Hatunllaqta of Qusqo''', is the capital city of the [[Vamu (Qusqo)|Vamu]], and the second largest city in terms of population. It has historical landmarks like the [[Temples of the Sun, Moon and Earth]], and is display of the step-tiered architecture of the [[Kakanqui]]. At the second highest step-tier of the city is the [[Intivawhuasi]], the residence of the [[Intivaw]] and the
The city of Qusqo is divided into two halves - ''Hanan Qusqo'', or Upper Qusqo, which sits on the step-layers and is the older part. It is highly organized and is composed of larger and older buildings. The other half is ''Hurin-Qusqo'' or Lower Qusqo, which is situated below the Purepecha cliff. Hurin-Qusqo is rapidly expanding, and is newer and much less organized, composed of hundreds of smaller houses. The two rivers Chumbi and Purik are integrated into the city, made into two canals running on two sides of Hanan-Qusqo. They flow down the Purepecha cliff into [[Lake Cincin]]. Hanan-Qusqo is divided into ten 'steps'. These steps are grouped in four categories, named ''thaqiy''. These ''thaqiy'' are: ▼
▲The city of Qusqo is divided into two halves - ''Hanan Qusqo'', or Upper Qusqo, which sits on the step-layers and is the older part. It is highly organized and is composed of larger and older buildings. The other half is ''Hurin-Qusqo'' or Lower Qusqo, which is situated below the Purepecha cliff. Hurin-Qusqo is rapidly expanding, and is newer and much less organized, composed of hundreds of smaller houses. The two rivers Chumbi and Purik are integrated into the city, made into two canals running on two sides of Hanan-Qusqo. They flow down the Purepecha cliff into Lake Cincin. Hanan-Qusqo is divided into ten 'steps'. These steps are grouped in four categories, named ''thaqiy''. These ''thaqiy'' are:
# ''Willka-Thaqiy'': The 10th and 9th step-layers, on which are the Three Temples and the Intivawhuasi.
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