The famous Salt Ponds of Maras in Peru, South America. Built in AD200-AD900 by the Chanapata culture, pre-dating the Incas, at elevation of 3,000 m.

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The famous Salt Ponds of Maras in Peru, South America. Built in AD200-AD900 by the Chanapata culture, pre-dating the Incas, at an elevation of 3,000 m above sea level. In Quechua is called Kachi Raqay.

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Location: Maras Salt Ponds, Ollantaytambo, Peru, South America
Photo credit: © Ioannis Mantas / Alamy / Afripics
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