Chakana, Andean cross, a stepped cross motif, used by the Inca. The symbol indicates the 4 cardinal points and a superimposed square.

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Chakana, Andean cross, a stepped cross motif, used by the Inca. The symbol indicates the 4 cardinal points and a superimposed square. The hole in the center represents Cusco, the navel of the world.

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Size: 6000px × 6000px
Photo credit: © Peter Hermes Furian / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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