TORREÓN - TEMPLE of the SUN

That existed A semicircular building built on solid rock. Entrance is by a double door that is usually closed (it has a security system). The main building known as " The Tower", was used for ceremonies related to the June solstice. One of the windows shows signs of having been encrusted with ornaments which were ripped out at some time in the history of Machu Picchu. The semi-circular wall has two windows, one of them facing to the east and the other facing to the north. According to modern scientists these two windows belonged to the most important solar observatory in Machu Picchu. The Tower is built on a large rock below which there is a small cave that is believed to be a mausoleum (