Sabandia grinding mill in Arequipa, Peru 4 PIPs

This flour mill was built in the 17th century and was at the heart of the community for around 400 years Built in 1621 from the city’s iconic white volcanic stone, known as sillar, the mill was designed by architect Francisco Flores and served as a key site for processing grain. Its construction reflects the Spanish colonial influence on local engineering, while at the same time adapting to the natural environment of the Sabandía district, where the fresh waters of the nearby river were harnessed to power its mechanisms.. After being abandoned due to earthquakes, it was restored in the 1970s The mill served as a vital economic center for the region's agricultural community for centuries, grinding wheat and other grains using the natural water flow from the valley's ancient irrigation system.

The second PIP is a view of the Sabandia valley.... a wall made out of stones.
The third PIP is a man-made waterfall using the irrigation system, for the grinding mill
The fourth PIP is a view in the Hacienda of Sabandía. Yiou can see an irrigation ditch.