Machu Picchu - Wikipedia
WEBMachu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls. Its three primary structures are the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the Intihuatana.
The temple of the Sun - Machu Picchu Gateway
WEBMar 4, 2020 · Adapted to the natural environment, the unique semi-circular construction of the temple is built over an enormous granite rock and there’s a tower with a trapezoidal window. In this sacred temple, it’s believed that Incas worshipped their Sun God, Inti and may have served as a royal tomb.
Machu Picchu -- World Heritage Site -- National Geographic
WEBNov 15, 2010 · Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the works of Machu Picchu, a World Heritage site in Peru, from National Geographic.
The Main Temple of Machu Picchu
WEBThe Main Temple is the most important construction of the Inca citadel of Machupicchu. It is built with finely carved stone blocks. It is located in the religious center, along with other important buildings such as the Temple of the 3 Windows and the Intihuatana.
Machu Picchu | History, Facts, Maps, Elevation, Country, & Photos
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Machu Picchu, site of ancient Inca ruins located about 50 miles from Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains. One of the few major pre-Columbian ruins found nearly intact, it was designated a …
Machu Picchu - HISTORY
WEBJun 13, 2011 · Machu Picchu’s most distinct and famous structures include the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone, a sculpted granite rock that is believed to have …
Discover 10 secrets of Machu Picchu - National Geographic
WEBNov 6, 2018 · Nestled high in the slopes of the Andes, the ruins of Machu Picchu continue to reveal the mysteries of the Inca Empire. While the archaeological site draws scores of visitors to Peru annually...
Temple of the three windows - Machu Picchu Gateway
WEBMar 4, 2020 · Temple of the three windows is located at 80 km of the city of Cusco, on one side of the Vilcanota or Urubamba River, his construction have many theories, some belong to the popular folklore, and others are Historic.
What are the four temples of Machu Picchu? - Free Walking …
WEBDiscover the Temples of Machu Picchu that were used to worship the main deities for the Andean people to bring abundance and welfare.
Machu Picchu - One of the Seven Wonders of the World
WEBFeb 27, 2023 · The ancient Inca ruins, Machu Picchu, set above the Urubamba River valley of the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains are one of the major discoveries of the pre-Columbian sites and one of the 7 Wonders of the World.
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