SOUTH AMERICAN PICTURES
Samaipata

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© South American Pictures/ Steve Harrison

Bolivia, Samaipata. The village dates from the 16th century and the arrival of Spanish settlers. The Spaniards gave the name El Fuerte - the 'fort' - to the huge rock dominating a hilltop about 9kms / 5.6 miles from the village. The rock with its many carvings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

 

 

 

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