The Legacy of the Inca Empire Through the Vernacular Architecture in the City of Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru

Abstract

Vernacular architecture is the legacy of cultures over time. Undoubtedly, it is part of the identity of a community. Especially when it is the legacy of an empire as great as the Inca empire. Due to the importance of this empire, the main objective of this research was to determine the legacy of the Inca Empire through vernacular architecture in the city of Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru. Likewise, the research was basic, descriptive, non- experimental and cross-sectional. The population consisted of 2 714 dwellings and the sample consisted of 338 dwellings. Observation and bibliographic review techniques were used for data collection. The results indicated that most people live in dwellings with only one or two rooms. The shape of the houses is regular. The interior of the houses is mostly made of wood. The exterior walls are made of stone and adobe. The roof is made of tiles with "par" and "nudiños" shears, and also uses "enchaclado de carrizo" and "torta de barro". Undoubtedly, the houses have inherited the characteristics of the architecture of the Inca empire. Therefore, it was concluded that the houses in the city of Ollantaytambo are a clear example of the legacy of the Inca empire through vernacular architecture.