Monday 24 March 2008
Ryan and I visited the temple of Qoricancha today, an ancient Incan temple which was converted into a Dominican church by the Spanish.
Cusco was the capital of the Incan empire, and the center of the world according to them. And Qoricancha was the center of Cusco, the most important religious building. The entire empire was divided into four parts, and the dividing lines started here. They say the walls used to be covered with gold from top to bottom in some rooms, and that the whole building contained unbelievable treasure and workmanship. Today, there isn't much left from the Incas besides stones, but those are so well-fitted that the walls are still a wonder.
The modern church contained some incredible paintings, though. My favorites were done in a photographic style, modern children with angel's wings, somewhat strange but absolutely fascinating.
Oh yeah, I don't know who that woman is - she just happened to pop her head up and wave just as I was taking the picture. I liked it, though.
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