Moon Temple, Pre-Columbian temple in Chía, Colombia
The Moon Temple stands on Tíquiza Hill at 2,636 meters elevation, overlooking the western part of Chía and bordering the municipality of Tabio.
During the period of the Muisca Confederation, this temple served as a central worship site until its destruction during the Spanish conquest of the Altiplano region.
The religious leaders at this temple wore white ceremonial robes and conducted rituals dedicated to Chía, the moon goddess of the Muisca civilization.
The archaeological site is located at coordinates 4.869933, -74.087306, with access routes connecting visitors from the urban center of Chía to the hilltop location.
Beyond religious ceremonies, the temple complex functioned as an educational center where future Muisca leaders learned traditional governance and customs.
Location: Chía
GPS coordinates: 4.86993,-74.08731
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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