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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CoricanchaCoricancha - Wikipedia

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   Coricancha, Curicancha, Koricancha, Qoricancha or Qorikancha ("The Golden Temple," from Quechua quri gold; kancha enclosure) was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and was described by early Spanish colonialists. It is located in Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the empire.

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3. www.worldhistory.org › CoricanchaCoricancha - World History Encyclopedia

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   Mar 9, 2014 · The religious complex of Coricancha (Qorikancha) in the Inca capital at Cuzco contained the Temple of the Sun which was not only the most sacred site or huaca in the Inca religion but was considered the very centre of the Inca world.

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   Learn about the history and significance of Coricancha, the most sacred temple of the Inca empire, where the Spanish church was built on its ruins. Discover the different temples dedicated to the Sun, Moon, Venus, Stars, Rainbow and Fountains.

5. www.thoughtco.com › coricancha-inca-temple-of-sunCoricancha: Inca Temple of the Sun in Cusco - ThoughtCo

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   Apr 2, 2018 · Learn about the history, architecture and significance of the Coricancha, the most sacred and important temple in the Inca capital of Cusco. Discover how it was built, looted and transformed by the Spanish conquistadors.

6. www.machutravelperu.com › blog › coricanchaThe Coricancha Temple in Cusco | Blog Machu Travel Peru

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   Apr 3, 2022 · Coricancha was the most important religious temple of Cusco, in the capital of Tawantinsuyo, the territory of the Incas empire. It was built in 1438 by Manco Capac and devoted to the Sun. Over its structure, the Spanish built the current Santo Domingo convent in 1534.

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7. www.atlasobscura.com › places › coricanchaCoricancha – Cusco, Peru - Atlas Obscura

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   Feb 20, 2019 · Discover Coricancha in Cusco, Peru: A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

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   Why is Coricancha important?

   • Coricancha was the center of Cusco, in more ways than just geographical. It was also the religious center, as a sacred place where appreciation was shown for Inti, the Inca Sun God. In fact, it was the only temple that existed only for religious ceremonies and was the most sacred temple of all the Incas.

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   Where is Coricancha in Peru?

   • Discover Coricancha in Cusco, Peru: A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

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   What is a Coricancha temple?

   • The Heart of the City of the Jaguar The Coricancha (spelled Qoricancha or Koricancha, depending on which scholar you read and meaning something like "Golden Enclosure") was an important Inca temple complex located in the capital city of Cusco, Peru and dedicated to Inti, the sun god of the Incas.

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   What is Coricancha made of?

   • The walls of Coricancha are made from indigenous rocks named calcite and andesite, giving the structure the perfect finish that is expected from Inca architecture, and which also means that the structures stand up to not just time, but natural disasters. The temple has survived not one, but three different major earthquakes that have rocked Cusco.

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9. trexperienceperu.com › blog › coricanchaCoricancha, the Temple of the Sun in Cusco Peru | TreXperience

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   The Coricancha—Santo Domingo complex is a significant monument combining Andean and Catholic worship. Its magnificent Inca and colonial construction, along with nearby archaeological sites, make it one of Cusco's most visited tourist attractions.