Coricancha, [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Curicancha, [6] Koricancha, [7] [8] [9] [10] Qoricancha [11] or Qorikancha [12] [13] ("The Golden Temple," from Quechua quri gold; kancha enclosure) [14] was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and was described by early Spanish colonialists.

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.

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. Its ruins are located in Santo Domingo Plaza in Cusco.

Apr 2, 2018 · 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.

Oct 30, 2024 · 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.

According to Inca beliefs, the Qoricancha was the religious, geographic, and political center of Cusco. The temple at Qoricancha was the location where the entire population of the Tahuantinsuyo paid homage to the supreme Inca god, the "Inti" (sun).

Jul 30, 2020 · In the heart of Cusco sits Coricancha, the Inca Empire’s most important temple. Coricancha, also spelled Koricancha or Qorikancha, means “Golden Temple” in Quechua. This impressive Inca Temple of the Sun continues to be a key feature of …

Discover with us the majesty and historical legacy of the Coricancha Archaeological Complex on a journey through time and culture. This complex was built during the Incan Empire and was considered the most important religious and political center of the Incan civilization.

The Q’orikancha, also known as the Coricancha or Temple of the Sun, is one of the most significant and awe-inspiring sites in Cusco, Peru. The name is from the Quechua words “quri,” (gold), and “kancha,” (enclosure). The site is a remarkable blend of Inca and Spanish colonial architecture, representing a fusion of two cultures and epochs.

The Koricancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun, was the most significant religious site in the Inca Empire. Located in the center of Cusco, it stood as a monumental symbol of reverence for Inti, the Sun god.