Moray is not just another Inca archeological site, but a theatrical one.
It was considered to be the Inca laboratory, an experimental agricultural site for growing and selecting crops. What it is special about this site is the circular shape. From the above it appears to be designed as a peaceful amphitheater with concentric terraces, each terrace built on the same theory of increasing temperature.
Another interesting fact about this site is the water drainage system. The lowest circle is never flooded even after a great storm. One theory is that lots of underground channels were built underneath to allow drainage while another claims that such site has been built over a porous rock zone. Whichever it is, the Incas were smart!
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