Temple of the Moon

Local nameTemplo de la Luna
LocationCusco, Peru

The Temple of the Moon is an Incan ceremonial temple on Huayna Picchu near Machu Picchu, in Peru. The site is made up of stone masonry and an open-face, shallow cave. The temple is arbitrarily named, like many of the sites in Machu Picchu.In the center of the cave is a throne carved out of rock. Beside the throne are steps that lead deeper into the cave. It is thought that the caves were used to hold mummies. The Temple of the Moon dates back 1500 years. It was rediscovered in 1936. It lies 390 m below the summit on the north side of Huayna Picchu.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_the_Moon_(Peru)

More information http://www.world-mysteries.com/gw_rn1c.htm

Address (Unnamed Road), Peru

Coordinates -13°30'18.91" N -71°57'52.407" E

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