Coricancha
Coricancha, Curicancha, Koricancha, Qoricancha or Qorikancha ("The Golden Temple," from Quechua quri gold; kancha enclosure) was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and was described by early Spanish colonialists. It is located in Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the empire.
Qurikancha | |
Coricancha with Convent of Santo Domingo above | |
Shown within Peru | |
| Location | Peru Cusco |
|---|---|
| Region | Andes |
| Coordinates | 13°31′12″S 71°58′32″W |
| Type | Sanctuary |
| History | |
| Periods | Late Horizon |
| Cultures | Inca |
| Site notes | |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Part of | City of Cuzco |
| Criteria | Cultural: iii, iv |
| Reference | 273 |
| Inscription | 1983 (7th Session) |
| Area | Latin America and the Caribbean |
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