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Machu Picchu, Peru

 

The Temple of the Sun is integrated into the natural rock formation.  Beneath the temple is a cave which Hiram Bingham called the Royal Tomb.  Carved into the rock base is just a hint of five steps--intriguing and inexplicable.

  
    Royal Tomb  

Water played a very significant role in Inca religion as well as being necessary for the life of the city.  There were 16 fountains in the heart of the complex.  The Inca built canals and stone pipes to carry the pure spring water from Machu Picchu Mountain.
Fountain Water canal Stone water channels    

The Sacred Plaza is the most significant of the ceremonial areas.  On the eastern side is the Temple of Three Windows.
    Temple of Three Windows

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All images were taken by Dorie Parsons in Peru in March 2008 and may not be used without the artist's permission.

 

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