Cusco and Sacsayhuaman, Peru
The Inca capital, laid out in the shape of a puma, with a fortress above it.
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The Standard resolution model is free as STL, 3MF, Colored 3MF, OBJ and a 16-bit heightmap. High resolution samples the place about ten times more finely.
- Region
- Peru
- Position
- -13.5086, -71.9817
- Area
- 5 × 5 km
- Real elevation
- 3,315 to 3,887 m (572 m of relief)
- Printed size
- 150 mm (5.9 in) wide, about 1:33,300
- Heights
- 2× exaggeration
- Elevation data
- Open satellite data (SRTM and others), about 30 m per point
- Suggested color
- Natural
- Group
- Ancient wonders
About Cusco and Sacsayhuaman, Peru
Sacsayhuamán ( SACK-sy-wuh-MəN; Spanish pronunciation: [saksajwaˈman]) or Saksaywaman (from Quechua Saksay waman pukara, pronounced [ˈsaksaj ˈwaman], lit. 'fortress of the royal falcon or hawk') is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The site is an important example of Inca architecture and sits at an altitude of 3,701 metres (12,142 ft). The Spanish chroniclers recorded that within the Inca's oral history, the fortress was said to be built during the reign of Sapa Inca Pachacuti and his successors, Topa Inca Yupanqui and Huayna Capac. Dry stone walls constructed of huge stones were built on the site, with the workers carefully cutting the boulders to fit them together tightly without mortar.
From Wikipedia: Sacsayhuamán, text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. The article’s history lists its authors.
Questions about Cusco and Sacsayhuaman, Peru
Where is Cusco and Sacsayhuaman?
Cusco and Sacsayhuaman is in Peru at -13.5086, -71.9817. The model covers a 5 by 5 kilometer square around that point.
How high is the terrain in the Cusco and Sacsayhuaman model?
The land in this model runs from 3,315 to 3,887 m (572 m of relief). These are the measured heights, printed 2 times taller so the shape is easy to see.
Can I 3D print Cusco and Sacsayhuaman?
Yes. Download the free Standard resolution STL and print it on any FDM or resin printer. It is 150 mm wide and about 39.3 mm tall, on a solid 5 mm base, at a scale of about 1:33,300. It also works for CNC carving. Use Customize to change the width, base thickness or height exaggeration, make it round or add a name plate.
How accurate is the Cusco and Sacsayhuaman model?
It is built from real elevation measurements, not an artist's guess: open satellite and survey data (NASA SRTM, Copernicus and national surveys), about 30 meters per point. The shaded picture on this page is made from the same data.
Is the Cusco and Sacsayhuaman model free?
The Standard resolution model is free as STL, 3MF, Colored 3MF, OBJ and a 16-bit heightmap. High resolution samples the place about ten times more finely and is a paid upgrade.
What is a Cusco and Sacsayhuaman terrain model good for?
People use it as a desk piece for history lovers, a classroom model or a gift for someone who has been there.
About this terrain model
Embossify Terra builds Cusco and Sacsayhuaman, Peru from real measured elevation, not an artist's guess. Outside the United States the heights come from open satellite and survey data (NASA SRTM, Copernicus and national surveys), about 30 meters per point.
The model covers a 5 by 5 kilometer square centered on -13.5086, -71.9817. It prints 150 mm (5.9 in) wide on a solid base, a scale of about 1:33,300. The heights are exaggerated 2× so the shape is easy to see and feel; you can change that when you customize the model. The sea is flattened to zero, so land stands on a clean base.
New to terrain printing? Read how Terra works. The shaded picture on this page is made by Embossify from the same elevation data.
