The Temple of the Sun in Cusco, also known as Qoricancha, was one of the most important temples of the Inca Empire. The temple was dedicated to the Inca sun god, Inti, and was known for its impressive wealth and splendor.
It is believed that the temple was built during the reign of the Inca Pachacutec in the 15th century. The temple was covered in gold and silver, and had walls decorated with solid gold and silver panels. In addition, the temple contained numerous statues and objects of gold and silver, and was considered one of the most sacred places in the Inca empire.
Today, visitors can see the ruins of the temple and the church built above it, and learn about the fascinating history of the Temple of the Sun in Cusco and its importance to Inca culture.