Water mirrors, mirrors of water, circular rock outcrops used as circular mortars or astronomical tool to reflect stars, Machu Picchu, Peru.

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Water mirrors, mirrors of water, circular rock outcrops used as circular mortars or astronomical tool to reflect stars, observind the stars, Machu Picchu, Peru. The sculpture carved from the rock bottom of the sun temple is interpreted as "Water mirrors for observing the sky".

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Size: 4000px × 6000px
Location: Machu Picchu, Peru
Photo credit: © Rubens Alarcon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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