Interior of the Temple of the Sun by Andrys Basten

Andrys Basten | all galleries >> Galleries >> MACHU PICCHU photos - May 1997 > Interior of the Temple of the Sun


May 1997	Andrys

Interior of the Temple of the Sun

Machu Picchu

Stone piece at the right may have doubled as a sort of sun dial and an altar for human sacrifices.

The large window in front of the stone piece was perfectly aligned to the sunrise point of the June solstice).

Canon Elph - APS film (Analog)

other sizes: small medium original auto

previous | next

Type your message and click Add Comment

It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help	private comment

Type your message and click Add Comment

It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help	private comment