Fluidr / foto_morgana's "Peru" set

Las salinas de Maras #1

N 0 B 1.0K C 0 E Mar 19, 2006 F Mar 20, 2006

the valley of Anta is a part of the Qagawinay mountain

Tags: Peru Maras Salt Salinas landscape

Las Salinas de Maras #2

N 1 B 1.0K C 0 E Mar 19, 2006 F Mar 20, 2006

The terraces on overhanging clifs have worked since the Inca time to crystallize salt from water

Tags: Peru Maras Salt Salinas landscape

Las Salinas de Maras #3

N 6 B 1.3K C 3 E Mar 19, 2006 F Mar 20, 2006

About 3000 small pools with a average of 5 m2 are constructed since the Inca time.

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Las Salinas de Maras #4

N 7 B 1.3K C 3 E Mar 19, 2006 F Mar 21, 2006

Each pool is owned by a separate family.

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Las Salinas de Maras #5

N 3 B 1.1K C 1 E Mar 19, 2006 F Mar 21, 2006

When water evaporate, the salt contained in it will slowly solidify.

Tags: Peru Maras Salt Salinas