Inti Watana
Intihuatana de Pomacochas
archaeological site in
Department of Ayacucho
#4 in Department of Ayacucho
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#82 in Peru
Inti Watana, also known as Intihuatana, is an ancient Incan ritual stone located at the archaeological site of Machu Picchu in Peru. The name "Intihuatana" translates to "hitching post of the Sun" in Quechua, and it is believed to have been used by the Incas as an astronomical clock or calendar. The stone's precise alignment with the cardinal points suggests it played a crucial role in Incan ceremonies and agricultural cycles, marking important celestial events such as solstices and equinoxes.
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