Viracocha

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doorway god, Gateway of the Sun, Tiwanaku

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Inca deity

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The significance of gold in Inca civilization

The significance of gold in Inca civilization

Learn about the importance of gold to the Incas.

Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz

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doorway god, Gateway of the Sun, Tiwanaku

doorway god, Gateway of the Sun, Tiwanaku

Doorway god and accompanying “angels” on the Gateway of the Sun at Tiwanaku. The...

Georg Gerster—Rapho/Photo Researchers

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