Inti Punku

Inti Punku or Intipunku is an archaeological site in the Cusco Region of Peru that was once a fortress of the sacred city, Machu Picchu [1]. Inti Punku was once the main entrance to Machu Picchu, in particular it was the primary approach from the then capital city of Cusco to the southeast [1]. Inti Punku is dedicated to the cult of the Inti, the Sun god [1]. The altitude of the climb to Inti Punku from Machu Picchu is 290 m [1]. It is a wide archaeological site with windows and gates that are held up by terraces [1].