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The Qorikancha
Temple of the Sun
The Qorikancha (golden enclosure) was the religious center of the empire. Dedicated to the sun, it was the most important temple in Tawantinsuyu. Its walls were covered in gold and visible throughout the Cusco Valley. From the Qorikancha, 41 ceque lines (sacred pathways) linked the temple to wakas (holy sites) throughout the valley.
Gold and silver offerings were left at the Qorikancha. These figurines may have been dressed in clothing to represent high-ranking Inka. |