Moon Temple, Chía

Name: Moon Temple
Address: Chía, Colombia

#1 among attractions in Chía

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The Moon Temple of Chía was a temple constructed by the Muisca as a place of worship for their Moon goddess Chía. The temple was built in Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia, then part of the Muisca Confederation. It was one of the most important temples in the religion of the Muisca. The temple was destroyed during the Spanish conquest of the Muisca on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense. Little is known about the temple built on the Tíquiza Hill in western Chía bordering Tabio. ()

Coordinates: 4°52'12"N, 74°5'14"W

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Moon Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Termales, Cajicá, Octavio Arizmendi Posada, Hipódromo de los Andes.

3.9 miN
4°55'26"N • 74°6'18"W
Termales, Tabio
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Locality
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4°51'40"N • 74°1'56"W
Octavio Arizmendi Posada, Chía
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Sport venue, Sport
Hipódromo de los Andes, Chía
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3.7 miE
Universities and schools
University of La Sabana, Chía
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Locality
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Locality
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Locality
Cota
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