Moray

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Situated on a plateau 3500 metres above sea level, Moray is a prime example of Incan ingenuity. Not only are the stepped, concentric circle structures a marvel of engineering, these grassy terraces also form the basis of a massive agricultural experiment. The depth and orientation of these terraces contribute to temperature differences of up to 15 degrees celsius, meaning different crops could be planted at different heights and positions. Soil sample prove that earth and seeds were transposed from all over Peru for this large biological science experiment. According to studies more than 250 types of vegetables were cultivated here, aided by a typical Incan irrigation system.