Templo del Sol

Templo del Sol
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The Temple of the Sun (Templo del Sol) is an Inca temple at Machu Picchu, Peru [1]. Built of pink granite, the temple features windows aligned to the position of the sun on the solstices [1][2]. The structure was reserved for high-ranking Incas and used to pay tribute to the sun and various gods, including Viracocha [1].

TypeTemple complex
Period1000 - 1500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.2570° S, 72.2666° W

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