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This was another church, but was a particularly good example of the Spanish placement of a church atop an existing Incan holy site, and the overlay of Catholicism on existing theology. This site was originally dedicated to worship Pachamama (perhaps best described as mother nature, or a goddess of fertility and renewal). The church was named Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Natividad (our Lady of the Nativity). It's foundation also clearly shows the original Incan stonework. Just for fun, it's altitude was at 12,400 feet- a fact we decidedly noticed on the walk up the hill!Okumaya devam et