Temple of the Moon
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The Temple of the Moon is an Incan ruin on Huayna Picchu near Machu Picchu. The site is made up of stonemasonry and a cave that has been architecturally enhanced. The temple gets its name from the way moonlight radiates inside the cave at night.
In the center of the cave is a throne carved out of rock. Beside the throne are steps that lead deeper into the cave.
It is thought that the caves were used to hold mummies.
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