Tiwanaku Semi-subterranean Temple

The temple features a sunken rectangular courtyard measuring 28.5 by 26 meters, with stone walls containing carved heads and intricate monolithic decorations.

Built around 200 CE, this temple formed part of the Tiwanaku civilization that dominated the Andean region before the emergence of the Inca Empire.

The temple walls display 175 stone heads representing human figures, indicating complex religious ceremonies and potential sacrificial rituals of the Tiwanaku society.

Visitors can access the temple year-round through guided tours that explain the architectural elements and religious significance of this archaeological structure.

The temple construction demonstrates advanced engineering with precisely fitted sandstone blocks assembled without mortar, creating walls that have endured for centuries.

GPS coordinates: -16.55483,-68.67247

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:58