Visiting Ecuador’s Ingapirca Ruins | Moon Travel Guides
Ingapirca, which means “Inca wall” in Kichwa, is Ecuador’s most important set of pre-Columbian ruins, located 80 km (50 mi) north of Cuenca. The Inca sun temple perched on its hill with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside is an impressive sight, and the ruins have a fascinating history.
Ingapirca - Wikipedia
Ingapirca (Kichwa: Inka Pirka, "Inca wall") is a town in Cañar Province, Ecuador, and the name of the older Inca ruins and archeological site nearby. [1] [2] These are the largest known Inca ruins in Ecuador. [3] The most significant building is the Temple of the Sun, an elliptically shaped building constructed around a large rock.
Discover the Mysteries of Ingapirca, Ecuador's Famous Ruins
Instead of destroying the Cañari temple, the Incas built their own Temple of the Sun alongside the existing Temple of the Moon. The site could therefore accommodate both cultures. How old is Ingapirca? The joint Cañari-Inca construction dates back approximately 550-575 years.
Ancient Ingapirca: Largest And Best Preserved Inca Ruins In Ecuador
Dec 9, 2016 · As the Inca worshipped the Sun and the Canari (Cañari) civilization were worshiper of the Moon, the city's puma design and the crescent shape of the site reflect the Canari civilization, while the temple of the sun and its Inca walls reflect the Inca culture.
INGAPIRCA RUINS, ECUADOR - PARKS AND TRIBES
The Puma design of the Ingapirca and the half moon shape of the site, reflect the Canari civilization, while typically, the Sun temple at Incapirca, and Inca Ruin with its Inca walls reflect the Inca culture.
Ingapirca Archaeological Site Ecuador Travel - Trans-Americas …
Jan 23, 2018 · The Temple of the Sun at the Ingapirca archaeological site in Ecuador. The Cañari constructed a Temple of the Moon and when the Incas moved in they built a Temple of the Sun, also called The Castle. This oblong building is on a small rise and features the Incas signature precisely cut stonework.
Ingapirca: Not Just the Most Famous Inca Site in Ecuador
From the Moon temple site, there is a good view of the Temple of the Sun, built by the Inca. An overview of the Ingapirca site, with the Temple of the Sun on the highest peak. There are ceremonial baths in the foreground, just below the terraces.
Ingapirca and its Inca ruins to worship the Sun - Medium
Jun 21, 2019 · Ingapirca is 15 minutes from the cantonal center of Cañar, Archaeological and Cultural Capital of Ecuador and only one hour from Cuenca. Come and meet the ancient Inca legacy.
Visiting Ingapirca – The Largest Known Inca Ruins In Ecuador
Jan 22, 2015 · Ingapirca are the largest known Inca ruins in Ecuador. The word Ingapirca actually means “The wall of the Inca” and here you will find some of the best examples on Inca masonry. The Incas were not in fact the first to occupy the area.
Ingapirca: Ecuador’s most famous ancient ruins - Happy in Quito
Mar 19, 2012 · Ingapirca’s most famous ruin, the elliptical shaped “Temple of the Sun” was constructed in a location that celebrated the solstices and equinoxes with perfect illumination of altars on either side of the building.