{"id":693,"date":"2024-05-06T17:29:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T17:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/?page_id=693"},"modified":"2024-05-06T17:29:52","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T17:29:52","slug":"machu-picchu-ancient-temple","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/machu-picchu-ancient-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"Machu Picchu Ancient Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:700px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8d8e95\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1174\" height=\"722\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1991\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/machu.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/machu.png 1174w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/machu-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/machu-1024x630.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/machu-768x472.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Machu Picchu Ancient Temple<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Machu Picchu, located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, is an ancient Inca site considered one of the most breathtaking architectural marvels of the Inca Empire. This mysterious and magnificent site is believed to have served as a religious, political, and cultural center during the Inca Empire, and is also one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Its stunning landscapes, enigmatic ambiance, and ancient history attract visitors from all over the globe to explore and experience it. This ancient temple leaves behind countless mysteries and stories, forever captivating the imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><blockquote class=\"embedly-card\" data-card-controls=\"1\" data-card-align=\"center\" data-card-theme=\"light\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Zk9J5xnTVMA\">Road to Machu Picchu &#8211; Peru in 4K<\/a><\/h4><p>SUBSCRIBE! \u25ba https:\/\/bit.ly\/3pPvE3z Join Our Community! \u25ba Patreon:https:\/\/bit.ly\/3nl9rsI This trip was made possible by my friends tour agency! Book the same experience down below that I had! http:\/\/alanmckaytours.com\/southamerica\/june-2014-peru-the-amazon-panama\/ My friends at Dick Jensen and Alan McKay tours arranged this whole trip!<\/p><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/cdn.embedly.com\/widgets\/platform.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<iframe style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/\/map\/?nomenu=true&mapid=53\" class=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 56%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Temple of the Sun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#636363;font-size:17px;line-height:1.1\"><br>The Temple of the Sun is located at the center of Machu Picchu, built atop a small cave, opposite to the Temple of the Moon. It is one of the iconic structures of Machu Picchu and one of the most renowned sun temples among the surviving Inca ruins. The Temple of the Sun represents the Inca&#8217;s profound knowledge of astronomy and architecture, a marvel created through their wisdom.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/1-1-1024x689.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2002 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/1-1-1024x689.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/1-1-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/1-1-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/1-1.png 1174w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/2.png 966w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/2-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/2-768x598.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hitching Post of the Sun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Hitching Post of the Sun,&#8221; a famous feature of Inca culture, is located on the altar of Machu Picchu&#8217;s ancient city. It is a rectangular stone, polished smooth with precise angles, facing towards the east. This hitching post is a special astronomical device. The Incas used the changing shadows cast by the Hitching Post of the Sun to determine seasons and create calendars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 56%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Temple of the Condor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#636363;font-size:17px;line-height:1.1\">The Temple of the Condor is an important religious relic of Machu Picchu, showcasing the craftsmanship of Inca stonemasons. Formed from rocks millions of years old, in the hands of skilled Inca artisans, these natural formations were sculpted into the image of a soaring condor, symbolizing divine power and significance.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/3-1-1024x818.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2035 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/3-1-1024x818.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/3-1-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/3-1-768x613.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/3-1.png 1142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:100vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill\" style=\"grid-template-columns:56% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/4-1024x627.png);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/4-1024x627.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2039 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/4-1024x627.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/4-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/4-768x470.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/4.png 1144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:32px\"><strong>Temple of the Three Windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:17px\">The Temple of the Three Windows, located in the central area of Machu Picchu, is named for the three large stone windows stacked on a massive stone wall. It is one of the most important sacred sites of Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2345\" style=\"width:303px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/6.png 752w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/6-241x300.png 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Landslides and potential landslides around the Machu Picchu Citadel (Sassa<br>et al.2001)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2346\" style=\"width:377px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/5.png 756w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/5-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Location and view of Machu Picchu Inca citadel on the mountain ridge,<br>Cusco, Peru.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Landslide Risk in Machu Picchu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Machu Picchu faces the danger of mountainous landslides due to its location in the Andes Mountains. The region is prone to seismic activity and heavy rainfall, both of which can contribute to destabilizing the slopes surrounding the site. Additionally, the presence of steep cliffs and the natural erosion processes inherent in mountainous terrain further heighten the risk of landslides. These hazards pose a continuous threat to the preservation of Machu Picchu and necessitate ongoing efforts to monitor and mitigate the risks posed by geological instability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 56%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>The hazards of earthquakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Machu Picchu is situated in a seismic active zone in South America, where seismic activity is primarily caused by the interaction between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate. Machu Picchu is composed of multiple finely crafted stone structures, and seismic vibrations from earthquakes can potentially loosen stones or create structural cracks, jeopardizing the stability of the entire site. The shaking induced by earthquakes can also compromise the protective measures of the buildings, accelerating the aging and damage of construction materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earthquakes in various magnitude ranges from instrumental<br>records.(M. B. Karkee, 2005)<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2351 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/7.png 808w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/7-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/7-768x519.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Earthquakes in various magnitude ranges from instrumental<br>records.(M. B. Karkee, 2005)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><blockquote class=\"embedly-card\" data-card-controls=\"1\" data-card-align=\"center\" data-card-theme=\"light\"><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Xb-fDFTeRwE\">Machu Picchu rubbish crisis threatens UNESCO heritage site<\/a><\/h4><p>Millions of tourists visit Peru&#8217;s Machu Picchu citadel each year. It is a World Heritage Site and it is increasingly under threat. Tourists leave behind more than five tonnes of garbage every day. In response, municipal authorities are trying to turn the area into the country&#8217;s first eco-friendly zone.<\/p><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/cdn.embedly.com\/widgets\/platform.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-bd0aba32 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-231d8afb is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee1c9ac2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-0733e5d0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/8.png 808w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/8-286x300.png 286w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/8-768x806.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ebc71d8e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>SDG 8.9:Promote Beneficial and Sustainable Tourism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Machu Picchu has faced negative impacts from tourism, highlighting the importance of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8.9, which promotes beneficial and sustainable tourism practices. Implementing responsible tourism management and engaging local communities are essential steps in mitigating these challenges and preserving Machu Picchu&#8217;s cultural and environmental heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-231d8afb is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-692d0fb7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ebc71d8e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-f96796aa\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>SDG 11.4\uff1aProtect the Worlds Cultural and Natural Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">This goal emphasizes the importance of balancing tourism and preservation efforts to ensure the long-term integrity of Machu Picchu&#8217;s unique cultural and environmental heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"988\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/9.png 988w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/9-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/9-768x571.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tourism in Peru: Economic Benefits at the Cost of Cultural Loss (2018)(Doni Uyeno, Seattle 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