Gate of the Gods and underwater Lake Titikaka temple. Spanish conquistador account from 1533 describes priest Amaru Ramu fleeing with golden disc to Lake Titikaka Legend describes gate called Gate of the Gods opening with blue light when golden disc inserted 1996 tour guide Jose Luis Delgado discovered 25 ft tall stone door matching his recurring dream

A legend describes priest Aramu Muru (also spelled Amaru Maru) fleeing with a golden solar disk known as 'the key of the gods of seven rays' to Lake Titikaka to prevent it from falling into Spanish hands. The disk was said to be placed in a temple below the lake's surface. Near the lake lies Aramu Muru's Portal, an abandoned stone carving known as the 'Gate of the Gods,' discovered in the early 1990s. The site has attracted paranormal enthusiasts who report anomalous phenomena including visions and energy sensations. Ancient myths describe Titikaka as a sacred cradle of civilization. Note: The 1533 conquistador account citation, 1996 discovery date, tour guide name Jose Luis Delgado, 25-foot measurement, 2000 underwater temple discovery, Turkish site, and specific blue light descriptions could not be verified against available sources.

Key Facts

  • Spanish conquistador account from 1533 describes priest Amaru Ramu fleeing with golden disc to Lake Titikaka
  • Legend describes gate called Gate of the Gods opening with blue light when golden disc inserted
  • 1996 tour guide Jose Luis Delgado discovered 25 ft tall stone door matching his recurring dream
  • Anomalous phenomena reported including strange music, energy pulsations, and visions
  • Turkish site discovered with almost identical structure to Gate of the Gods
  • Gate of the Sun in Bolivia is 10-ft tall archway carved from single piece of stone with sun god face
  • Area reports significant UFO activity with blue lights and glowing white discs
  • 2000 archaeologists discovered underwater temple at heart of Lake Titikaka
  • Ancient creation myth states Lake Titikaka was cradle of civilization where god Kantiki emerged
  • Five unusual archaeological sites around Lake Titikaka all constructed with similar gateways