Llaktiinhape

Llaktiinhape, also known as the Inca sun stone, is a large andesite rock located in the Cusco region of Peru. It is believed to have been used by the Inca Empire as a solar calendar, with its unique shape and orientation aligning with the sun's path during the summer solstice. The stone is approximately 1.5 meters tall and 1.2 meters wide, and its surface is covered in intricate carvings and symbols that are still not fully understood by scholars. The most notable feature of the stone is a large, circular depression on its top surface, which is believed to have been used to mark the summer solstice. The stone is located near the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, and its exact purpose and significance remain a subject of ongoing debate among archaeologists and historians. Despite its mysterious origins, Llaktiinhape is an important cultural and historical site, and efforts are underway to preserve and protect it for future generations.