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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.
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.
- Mark Cartwright
Apr 2, 2018 · The Coricancha was the physical and spiritual heart of Cusco--indeed, it represented the heart of the sacred panther outline map of Cusco's elite sector. As such, it was the focal point of major religious activities within the city.
The Inca temple of the sun, with a Spanish church built on its foundations, is one of the most unique places to visit in Cusco. This beautiful temple can be known as Coricancha, Qoricancha, Qorikancha or Koricancha and it was one of the most important and most sacred temples of the Inca empire.
Coricancha antes del terremoto de 1950 que azotó al Cuzco. Originalmente nombrado Intikancha o Intiwasi, [11] fue el principal templo inca dedicado al Inti, y está ubicado en la antigua capital inca del Cusco.
Mar 25, 2015 · Built in the shadows of the Andes, Cusco’s golden temple was the centrepiece of an empire that revolutionised city planning in South America. Drew Reed in Cusco. Wed 25 Mar 2015 07.53 EDT. Last...
Jul 30, 2020 · Discover Coricancha, an Inca temple turned Catholic church sitting in the heart of Cusco, Peru. This unique landmark holds a wealth of history.
