Here is the question :
WHICH OF THESE FAMOUS SITES DOUBLED AS AN ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY?
Here is the option for the question :
- Angkor Wat
- Roman Forum
- Machu Picchu
- Pantheon
The Answer:
And, the answer for the the question is :
Explanation:
[STC0017452]. The Incas’ fascination with astronomy is probably due to Inti, the ancient Incan sun god. In addition to being a citadel set against the beautiful Andes, Machu Picchu served as an observatory for the stars. For the purpose of planning the empire’s planting season, the ancient Incas used a window in the Temple of the Sun that was aligned with the Sun to identify the start of the summer solstice and the winter solstice. Additionally, their observations of constellations were unique compared to those made by earlier civilizations. The Incas spent their evenings naming and viewing the constellations while closely examining any variation in the brightness of the sky.
Scientific American, updated on August 21, 2023