Iñaq Uyu

Iñaq Uyu
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An Inca archaeological site on Isla de la Luna in Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, also known as Aklla Wasi or "House of the Virgins of the Sun". Established between 1000 and 1500 CE, the complex served as a residence for selected women who performed ceremonial duties and received education in agriculture, textile production, and healing practices before spreading this knowledge throughout the Inca Empire. The Temple of the Virgins of the Sun features intricate stone carvings including the Chakana symbol, representing the connection between earth and celestial realms. The site overlooks Lake Titicaca amid agricultural terraces carved into the hillside.

TypeNecropolis/tombs complex
Period500 - 1000 AD
CountryBolivia
Coordinates16.0385° S, 69.0713° W

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