Puruchuco

Puruchuco is a site located on the outskirts of Lima. It was formerly the Palace, (like a governor's palace) of a local leader and dates from the Inca period (1450-1530 AD). It included a private residence, areas for public activities, and areas for farm animals and products. The ruins were "reconstructed" in the 1950s-early 60s to replicate the look and feel of a real Inca building. Inside, it feels more like a labyrinth than anything else, with little rooms for worship, niches for religious idols and such, and many dead ends.
Because of the way it has been reconstructed and use of adobe, it made me think much more of Georgia O'Keefe paintings than of Inca images.

The site contains a museum, which has a pretty courtyard.

These photos present some of the wonderful textiles discovered at this site.

The cats and monkeys are especially irresistable.