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Coricancha

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Coricancha

Coricancha, Qurikancha or Quri Kancha (Quechua quri gold, kancha enclosure, enclosed place, yard, a frame, or wall that encloses,[2] also spelled Coricancha), originally named Inti Kancha (Quechua inti sun) or Inti Wasi (Quechua for "sun house"),[3] was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God. It was one of the most revered temples of the capital city of Cusco.

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