One of the remarkable features of the citadel of Machu Picchu is the “INTIHUATANAâ€, which had a notorious role in the ceremonies and in the Inca cosmology. Intihuatana in Quechua language means “where the sun is tiedâ€.
It is believed that the Intihuatana was used to look at the stars. It is also said that it worked as a solar calendar, where the movement of the sun and other celestial bodies was followed.
It is also possible that it played a role in religious and agricultural ceremonies, supporting the Incas to fit in their rituals.
Inca Beliefs: It shows the relationship that the Incas had with the sun, which was considered as their god. They worshipped him and synchronized the solar cycles.
One of the many aspects of the Machu Picchu is the Intihuatana; it highlights the understanding and the cultural practices related to the astronomy and spirituality of the Incas
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