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Peru Inca Symbols

It was the largest and most developed empire in the americas before the arrival of the spanish.

Peru inca symbols. The chakana or inca cross was the most important symbol of pre hispanic andes known way before the advent of the incas though assimilated by them in a very important sense. See more ideas about aztec symbols symbols inca. The chakana is a three stepped cross similar to meaning to the tree of life and the world tree in other mythologies.

Inca symbols and meanings the importance of spiritual symbols in peruvian history as well as others is paramount to the understanding of the tradition itself. Also called chakana in the quechua language and inca cross. Have a spiritual significance and a practical artistic value to the inca people which when understood can bring a new level of experience to your trip.

At present the tumi is perus national symbol but was to a large extent used by the sun adoring cultures like the inkas and the pre inkas who flourished in ancient peru. The inca empire existed in south america in the area that is modern day peru and bolivia from the early 13th century until its last city was taken by the spanish conquest in 1572. Sep 23 2019 explore susan landis stewards board inca and aztec symbols followed by 406 people on pinterest.

Inca symbols andean cross. The official symbols of peru are established by law and part of the political constitution of. With a characteristic semicircular sword made of a gold alloy bronze copper or a silver alloy.

On the top like a crest is a civic crown of oak seen from the side. On this article we will talk about this widespread symbol the inca cross that can be found in most of their places including machu picchu. National symbols of peru are the symbols that are used in peru to represent what is unique about the nation reflecting different aspects of the cultural life and history.

The peruvian andes occupy the central part of the andean region of south america. The closest i could come to the symbols depicted in my pendant design were the geometric motifs found on taquile belts that the incans of lake titicaca weaved to represent social agricultural and religious cycles much like a calendar. These symbols represent the natural wealth of peru.

The national symbols of peru are established by law and part of the political constitution of peru article 49. The chakana cross inca symbol. On both sides the coat of arms has a flag and a standard.