The Ancient Ruins On and Beneath the Sacred Lake Titicaca

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The Ancient Ruins On and Beneath the Sacred Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is located in the Andes between Bolivia and Peru. It is the largest freshwater lake in South America, and is also regarded as the highest navigable lake in the world. Lake Titicaca is said to be the cradle of Peruā€™s ancient civilizations, and has been populated by numerous Andean cultures, including the Purakas, the Tiwanakus, and the Incas. The presence of these civilizations, especially the Incas, can be seen on Lake Titicaca by the ruins they left behind, including a mysterious underwater temple thought to be between 1,000 and 1,500 years old.

Lake Titicaca is held as a sacred site by the Incas. In the Incan creation myth, the god Con Tiqui Viracocha emerged from Lake Titicaca bringing some human beings with him. After commanding the sun (Inti), moon (Mama Killa) and the stars to rise, Viracocha created more human beings from stone. After bringing them to life, Viracocha commanded them to go and populate the world. The Incas therefore believed that Lake Titicaca was their place of origin, and that upon death, their spirits would return to this lake.

There are a number of islands on Lake Titicaca, some of which play an important part in Inca mythology. The Isla del Sol (Sun Island), for instance, is believed to be the home of the Incan sun god, Inti. Additionally, this is the birth place, according to one Incan legend, of Manco Capac, the founder of the first Incan dynasty. In this legend, Manco Capac was brought up from the depths of Lake Titicaca by Inti. Manco Capac and his siblings were sent up to the earth by the sun god, and emerged from the cave of Pacaritambo (or the waters of Lake Titicaca, according to another version of the legend). Manco Capac was carrying a golden staff, and was instructed to build a Temple of the Sun on the spot where the staff sank into the earth. Using underground caves, the siblings travelled to Cusco, where they built a temple in honor of their father, Inti.

The Chincana Ruins: A Labyrinth of Stone
Ruins can also be found on the Isla Del Sol. For instance, on the northern tip of the island, one can find the Chincana ruins. This site, described as a ā€˜labyrinth of stoneā€™, is said to have once been used as a holy complex by the Inca priests. On the southern side of the island one can find the 'Inca Steps,' a stone staircase with 206 steps leading up to a sacred fountain on the hill.
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The Chincana ruins, Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca
The Chincana ruins, Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca (Lapoubelle1969)
The House of the Chosen Virgins of the Sun on the Isla de la Luna
More Inca ruins can be found on the Isla de la Luna (Moon Island), which is the second largest island on the lake. The largest island on Lake Titicaca, incidentally, is the Isla del Sol. During the time of the Inca Tupac Yupanqui, an ornate building, the 'House of the Chosen Virgins of the Sun,' was built to house chosen women who lived a nun-like lifestyle. The ruins of this building can still be seen today.
House of the Chosen Virgins of the Sun, Isla de la Luna, Lake Titicaca
House of the Chosen Virgins of the Sun, Isla de la Luna, Lake Titicaca (Sheila)
The Underwater Temple in Lake Titicaca
There were other cultures that lived on Lake Titicaca prior to the arrival of the Incas. In 2000, a team of international archaeologists made a spectacular discovery when they found the ruins of a mysterious underwater temple. This temple is thought to be between 1000 and 1500 years old, hence predating the Inca civilization, and was perhaps built by the Tiwanaku people. In terms of size, the ruins have been measured to be 200 meters by 50 meters (656.2 feet by 164 feet), almost twice the size of a normal football pitch.
Some of the gold artifacts recovered from the underwater temple in Lake Titicaca
Some stone artifacts recovered from the underwater temple in Lake Titicaca
Some of the gold and stone artifacts recovered from the underwater temple in Lake Titicaca (Taringa)
It has been reported that more than 200 dives were made in order to record the ruins on film. Additionally, the team also found a terrace for crops, a long road, and an 800 meter (2624.7 feet) long wall under Lake Titicaca. In the long term, it is reported that the team hope to raise the archaeological remains to the surface, perhaps allowing them to be more conveniently studied.
Featured image: Lake Titicaca in Bolivia (Wikimedia Commons).
By: įøŽįø„wty
References
BBC News, 2000. Ancient temple found under Lake Titicaca. [Online]
Available at: BBC News | AMERICAS | Ancient temple found under Lake Titicaca
Bellos, A., 2000. Ancient wonder, Pre-Inca ruins found in lake Titicaca. [Online]
Available at: Pre-Inca ruins found in lake Titicaca | World news | The Guardian
Peru Cultural Society, 2015. Lake Titicaca history. [Online]
Available at: Discover Peru ? Lake Titicaca history
Peru Gateway Travel, 2015. Lake Titicaca Ruins. [Online]
Available at: Lake Titicaca Ruins
Sacred Destinations, 2015. Lake Titicaca. [Online]
Available at: Lake Titicaca
UNESCO, 2015. Lake Titicaca. [Online]
Available at: Lake Titicaca - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Crystalinks Home Page, 2015. Inca Creation Myths. [Online]
Available at: Inca Creation Myths - Crystalinks


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Hola Doc great article It lends some credence to Inca creation myths that they came from Lake Titicaca.

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The Ancient Ruins On and Beneath the Sacred Lake Titicaca | Ancient Origins
See bove link for nice photos that did not copy.

The Ancient Ruins On and Beneath the Sacred Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is located in the Andes between Bolivia and Peru. It is the largest freshwater lake in South America, and is also regarded as the highest navigable lake in the world. Lake Titicaca is said to be the cradle of Peruā€™s ancient civilizations, and has been populated by numerous Andean cultures, including the Purakas, the Tiwanakus, and the Incas. The presence of these civilizations, especially the Incas, can be seen on Lake Titicaca by the ruins they left behind, including a mysterious underwater temple thought to be between 1,000 and 1,500 years old.

Lake Titicaca is held as a sacred site by the Incas. In the Incan creation myth, the god Con Tiqui Viracocha emerged from Lake Titicaca bringing some human beings with him. After commanding the sun (Inti), moon (Mama Killa) and the stars to rise, Viracocha created more human beings from stone. After bringing them to life, Viracocha commanded them to go and populate the world. The Incas therefore believed that Lake Titicaca was their place of origin, and that upon death, their spirits would return to this lake.

There are a number of islands on Lake Titicaca, some of which play an important part in Inca mythology. The Isla del Sol (Sun Island), for instance, is believed to be the home of the Incan sun god, Inti. Additionally, this is the birth place, according to one Incan legend, of Manco Capac, the founder of the first Incan dynasty. In this legend, Manco Capac was brought up from the depths of Lake Titicaca by Inti. Manco Capac and his siblings were sent up to the earth by the sun god, and emerged from the cave of Pacaritambo (or the waters of Lake Titicaca, according to another version of the legend). Manco Capac was carrying a golden staff, and was instructed to build a Temple of the Sun on the spot where the staff sank into the earth. Using underground caves, the siblings travelled to Cusco, where they built a temple in honor of their father, Inti.

The Chincana Ruins: A Labyrinth of Stone
Ruins can also be found on the Isla Del Sol. For instance, on the northern tip of the island, one can find the Chincana ruins. This site, described as a ā€˜labyrinth of stoneā€™, is said to have once been used as a holy complex by the Inca priests. On the southern side of the island one can find the 'Inca Steps,' a stone staircase with 206 steps leading up to a sacred fountain on the hill.
Lake Titicaca ā€“ Gate of the Gods
Fuente Magna, the Controversial Rosetta Stone of the Americas
Archaeologists in Bolivia find 1,500-year-old treasures
Elongated Human Skulls Of Peru: Possible Evidence Of A Lost Human Species?
The Chincana ruins, Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca
The Chincana ruins, Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca (Lapoubelle1969)
The House of the Chosen Virgins of the Sun on the Isla de la Luna
More Inca ruins can be found on the Isla de la Luna (Moon Island), which is the second largest island on the lake. The largest island on Lake Titicaca, incidentally, is the Isla del Sol. During the time of the Inca Tupac Yupanqui, an ornate building, the 'House of the Chosen Virgins of the Sun,' was built to house chosen women who lived a nun-like lifestyle. The ruins of this building can still be seen today.
House of the Chosen Virgins of the Sun, Isla de la Luna, Lake Titicaca
House of the Chosen Virgins of the Sun, Isla de la Luna, Lake Titicaca (Sheila)
The Underwater Temple in Lake Titicaca
There were other cultures that lived on Lake Titicaca prior to the arrival of the Incas. In 2000, a team of international archaeologists made a spectacular discovery when they found the ruins of a mysterious underwater temple. This temple is thought to be between 1000 and 1500 years old, hence predating the Inca civilization, and was perhaps built by the Tiwanaku people. In terms of size, the ruins have been measured to be 200 meters by 50 meters (656.2 feet by 164 feet), almost twice the size of a normal football pitch.
Some of the gold artifacts recovered from the underwater temple in Lake Titicaca
Some stone artifacts recovered from the underwater temple in Lake Titicaca
Some of the gold and stone artifacts recovered from the underwater temple in Lake Titicaca (Taringa)
It has been reported that more than 200 dives were made in order to record the ruins on film. Additionally, the team also found a terrace for crops, a long road, and an 800 meter (2624.7 feet) long wall under Lake Titicaca. In the long term, it is reported that the team hope to raise the archaeological remains to the surface, perhaps allowing them to be more conveniently studied.
Featured image: Lake Titicaca in Bolivia (Wikimedia Commons).
By: įøŽįø„wty
References
BBC News, 2000. Ancient temple found under Lake Titicaca. [Online]
Available at: BBC News | AMERICAS | Ancient temple found under Lake Titicaca
Bellos, A., 2000. Ancient wonder, Pre-Inca ruins found in lake Titicaca. [Online]
Available at: Pre-Inca ruins found in lake Titicaca | World news | The Guardian
Peru Cultural Society, 2015. Lake Titicaca history. [Online]
Available at: Discover Peru ? Lake Titicaca history
Peru Gateway Travel, 2015. Lake Titicaca Ruins. [Online]
Available at: Lake Titicaca Ruins
Sacred Destinations, 2015. Lake Titicaca. [Online]
Available at: Lake Titicaca
UNESCO, 2015. Lake Titicaca. [Online]
Available at: Lake Titicaca - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Crystalinks Home Page, 2015. Inca Creation Myths. [Online]
Available at: Inca Creation Myths - Crystalinks


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Doc my sediments also. Thank you for the interesting read. I trust all is well in your part of world?

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Ama la vida (love the life) as is sometimes said hereā€¦..
Thanks for askingā€¦.life is goodā€¦.
Having lived here long enough to know people, the culture and languageā€¦ā€¦.it is amazing how much you can learn that is not printed, not in newspapers nor booksā€¦ā€¦..stuff kept in families and among trusted friendsā€¦ā€¦things that come out only after some trust has been establishedā€¦ā€¦.
No doubt you know, and have lived thisā€¦ā€¦seems most know what is printed about treasure legendsā€¦ā€¦..what can make the difference is what is not printedā€¦ā€¦if for no other reason than to not repeat mistakes and errorsā€¦ā€¦..

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