Lectura

Ingapirca (continuación)

…its construction aligned to observe the equinoxes and solstices.

The site also includes a complex system of water channels and aqueducts that were used for irrigation and drinking water.

The name "Ingapirca" means "Inca wall" in the Quechua language.

Many of the stone structures at Ingapirca are well-preserved, making it an important site for both archaeological research and tourism. The impressive stone walls, courtyards, and other architectural elements provide insights into Inca engineering and construction techniques.

Today, Ingapirca is a popular tourist destination and is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Ecuador.

Ingapirca is an important archaeological site located in Ecuador, South America. It is the largest known Inca archaeological site in the country and is sometimes referred to as the "Machu Picchu of Ecuador."

Now that we have learned about Ingapirca, let's answer the following

a) Inca road b) Sun temple c) Inca wall d) Water channel

a) Maya b) Aztec c) Cañari d) Quechua

a) Worship of the moon b) Worship of the rain god c) Worship of the sun god, Inti d) Astronomical observations

Responde las tres preguntas de opción múltiple sobre Ingapirca.

1. 1. c) Inca wall — el texto lo indica explícitamente.
2. 2. c) Cañari — pueblo indígena anterior a la llegada inca.
3. 3. c) Worship of the sun god, Inti — el Templo del Sol se dedicó a Inti.

Glosario

• equinox: Equinoccio: momento en que el día y la noche tienen la misma duración.
• solstice: Solsticio: día más largo o más corto del año.
• aqueduct: Acueducto: estructura para transportar agua.
• Quechua: Lengua de la familia quechua hablada en los Andes.
• Inti: Dios Sol en la cosmovisión inca.

Fuentes

• Crédito de la fotografía izquierda del sitio arqueológico.
• Crédito de la fotografía derecha del visitante.