Chiu Chiu church, Atacama Desert landscape, Chile

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The church is located about 30 km from Calama in the small village of Chiu Chiu about 2,525 meters above sea level. Built around 1675 using cactus laths for the ceiling and adobe for the walls, it’s style is typical of the Atacameño culture.

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Size: 5626px × 3906px
Location: Chiu Chiu, Atacama Desert landscape, Chile
Photo credit: © Philip Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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