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.

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).

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.

Dec 16, 2024 · To the Incas, gold symbolized the sweat of the Sun. Looking up, you’ll see Cusco’s most iconic temple—a central economic and spiritual site of the Inca Empire: Qoricancha! Majestic and monumental, its grandeur speaks volumes about its …

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 …

Jan 13, 2025 · Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, is a remarkable symbol of the Inca Empire located in Cusco, Peru. This ancient site, dedicated to Inti, the sun god, showcases advanced Incan architecture and rich cultural heritage.

Jun 3, 2024 · Qorikancha, meaning “Temple of Gold” in Quechua, originally began as Inticancha, a modest temple established by Manco Cápac, the legendary founder of the Inca civilization. It was transformed into a magnificent structure by the ninth Inca, Pachacutec, around 1438.

May 27, 2024 · The most important Inca archaeological site in Cusco is the temple of Qorikancha. It also happens to be one of the most important Spanish colonial churches in the city. Once the richest Inca temple, Qorikancha was covered with gold plated walls.