Eternal Sanctuaries: The World’s Oldest Temples and the Untold Stories Behind Them PART 2 — Mysteries, Ancient Civilizations & The World’s Legendary Temples
Chapter 11: Machu Picchu’s Sun Temple – A Sacred Point Between Heaven and Earth Age: 1450 CE Location: Peru Civilization: The Inca Empire Although Machu Picchu is not the oldest temple on this list, the Temple of the Sun within the city is one of the most extraordinary structures ever built. The Inca priests believed the Sun was the father of their people, and this temple was constructed to honor Inti , the Sun God. A Temple Built for the Sky The Sun Temple is perfectly aligned with: June Solstice sunrise December Solstice alignment Seasonal star movements This alignment helped the Inca people predict: Crop cycles Rains Ritual festivals Changes in seasons A Masterpiece of Precision The temple’s stones fit together so tightly that a sheet of paper cannot be inserted between them. This precision allowed the temple to withstand: Earthquakes Harsh weather Natural erosion for centuries It is believed that this temple was also a plac...