Fountains
The Incas harnessed a natural spring located on a steep slope to to the north of Machu Picchu, building a 749m long canal to bring the water down to the city. They channeled the water through 16 fountains, often referred to as the "stairway of fountains". Each fountain featured a rectangular spout fashioned to produce a stream .
Temple of the Sun, Incas believed 4 components of the universe : Water, Air, Light & ...
Sacred Plaza
Temple of the Three Windows
Located on the eastern side of the Sacred Plaza, the rectangular temple comprises large polished blocks flawlessly positioned together. During the winter solstice, the first rays from the sun would come through these windows filling the room with light.
This stone mimic the landscape of the mountain range
Intihuatana stone indicates the precise dates of the solstices an the quinoxes and other important astronomical periods.
Temple of the Condor
It is believed that the niches were altars on which mummies were placed during the ceremonies that were devoted to the condor, one of the most important Inca deities.
(Head of Condor)
(Wings of Condor)
Inca-style shade on the way back to Aguas Calientas, and big steps required for those large rocks
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