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Description

  • Foto Number: AND-389

Isla del Sol (Sun Island) on Lake Titicaca in Bolivia, with the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real in the background. In Inca mythology, the island is regarded as the birthplace of the sun and is home to numerous archaeological sites. In the foreground, typical historic terraced fields and ruins can be seen. – Bolivia – 1976

  • Keywords:
    South America Lake Titicaca Bolivia Cordillera Real moon island Central Andes Incas Inca palace

Description

  • Foto Number: AND-389

Isla del Sol (Sun Island) on Lake Titicaca in Bolivia, with the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real in the background. In Inca mythology, the island is regarded as the birthplace of the sun and is home to numerous archaeological sites. In the foreground, typical historic terraced fields and ruins can be seen. – Bolivia – 1976

  • Keywords:
    South America Lake Titicaca Bolivia Cordillera Real moon island Central Andes Incas Inca palace

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