Sacred Rock at Machu Picchu — Attraction in Machu Picchu

A mystical and interesting story background.

One theory refers it's use for astrological study, which apparently was performed through the practice of sacred rituals. This is due to the area where the Sacred Rock is located, which was one of the most significant areas of the city for civilization because of it's function as a center for hosting the most important rituals and sacred ceremonies.

The Sacred Rock also seems to have a geographical purpose, according to the studies done on the area, since the location of the Sacred Rock coincides exactly with the northern part of the city, a location that also locates the portal that opens the way to the interior of the holy mountain Huayna Picchu.

Anyway, besides of the theories when you are there in front of that grate 7m wide, 3m tall rock, you couldn't stop wondering about everything that surrounds you there.

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