Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-03-24

have been peculiarly the object OF early fanat-
cism no less than OF treasure hunters, wnlch oe-
spite the rainless climate made Of 1t u more COM
nleta ruin even than others in Peru. Smaller
than the later sun temple of the lncas, II was
more gorgeous. Not only painted with designs III
many tints 1t also, quite certainty lhcrusteu
with precious stones and gold presenter w 'ne
Inca Hvaina Qhapaj
OF the ancient city at least one-qUGrter was
occupied by the temple district and the remainder
was divided by cross streets, Is and 10 rect "loe
with courts and buildings Of palattal proportions
In the city are four hills, the walls enc1rcnng IL
all completely On the northwest these barriers
we're from IL to 10 feet high and in general feet
broad although this was in places Increased TO TO-
Vast crowds must have filled the city at many
times, for the wide adobe housetops and walls,
which were used constantly by pedestrians, are
worn perfectly smooth certain thoroughfares
by the constant passing of multitudes.
Outside the city walls is widespreading desert
one Will distant only half a mile), not less tnan
20 feet wide and ATS yards long, still curving
around the despoiled riches 1t once protected
OF all this great ruined the sun temple
itself is most conspicuous, rising 300 feet above
the general level, a series of terraces; four
on the northeast and northwest, five on the south
east
The modern history of this most interesting
region begins with the journey of fernando Pr
zarro, ordered by his more famous brother in 1888
to capture the temple treasures OF Pachacamac.
Pizarro had heard Of its splendors at Cajamarca,
days away on the road to Cuzco" mosque"
chief sanctuary of a whole people, and held in
highest reverence by himself and his father.
Huaina Capac; and that 1t contained vast treasure
In gold and silver offerings. But fernando Pr
zarro travelled only about 16 miles a day, taking
% days to cover the 34o miles: whereas the swift
Indian runners bore messages of warning In far
less time tone old Indian once from La Paz
TO Tacna 100 miles, in three days. and much Of
the golden treasure removed concealed
before his arrival Enough remained, however,
for colossal riches.
His conquest complete on reaching the
sanctuary. He at once demolished the shrine OF
the temple of Pachacamac, and its most sacred
idol. In presence of the whole people assembled
raising upon the debris. Thus began the
decline of what splendid and so vital
part OF the early life,
After taking Cuzco Francisco Pizarro came in
1884 to Pachacamao. holding wild orgies in the
sacred courts and still further horrifying people
already crushed and outraged
The final struggle came. however, and the de
population OF the entire valley began. IN the wars
dams in futile death struggle with Spain. After
that the sands blew In and over the old faith,
actually and metaphorically; Franciscans. Angus
tinians. Jesuits came successfully TO the valley.
and its distinctive history past.
But the keenness of archaeological vision has
made the old days live again. has vitalized the
ancient faith and brought before modern eyes the
actual daily life and worship of these prehistoric
tribes. whose whitened skulls still cluster about
their violated shrine