Intihuatana, Urubamba, Sundial in Peru
The Intihuatana at Machu Picchu is believed to have been an astronomical clock or calendar by the Inca.
It was damaged during the filming of a beer commercial in 2000.
Intihuatana translates to 'the place where the sun gets tied', demonstrating its significance in Inca cosmology.
Tourists can visit the Intihuatana as part of their trip to the Machu Picchu archaeological site.
The Intihuatana stone is perfectly aligned with the cardinal points and solstices, reflecting sophisticated Incan engineering.
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