Cuzco

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Proper noun: * A city in the Andes mountains of southern Peru; the historic capital of the Inca Empire: Cuzco (also spelled Cusco) is a major city in Peru, renowned as the historical, political, and religious center of the Inca Empire before the Spanish conquest.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Many tourists travel to Cuzco as the starting point for visiting Machu Picchu.
    • The architecture in Cuzco shows a blend of Inca and Spanish colonial styles.
    • Cuzco was considered the navel of the world by the Inca.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Cuzco region": Refers to the broader geographical and administrative area surrounding the city.
    • The Cuzco region is known for its rich cultural heritage and archaeological sites.
  • In historical or archaeological contexts, it is often described as "the Inca capital of Cuzco".
    • The conquest of the Inca capital of Cuzco was a pivotal event in South American history.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cusco: An alternative, equally common spelling of the city's name.
  • Cuzqueño/Cusqueño (adj): Of or relating to the city of Cuzco/Cusco.
    • The Cuzqueño school of painting is famous.
  • Qosqo: The Quechua (the language of the Inca) name for the city.
Synonyms
  • Historic Inca capital: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its primary historical significance.
  • Andean city: A broader geographical descriptor.
Related Terms (Not direct synonyms but closely associated)
  • Inca Empire: The civilization for which Cuzco was the capital.
  • Machu Picchu: The famous Inca citadel located in the Cuzco region.
  • Peru: The modern country where Cuzco is located.
Noun
  1. a town in the Andes in southern Peru; formerly the capital of the Inca empire

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