Manqu Qhapaq
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Manqu Qhapaq was a founding ancestor figure whose body was mummified and kept in Cusco after his natural death. His mummified remains were later moved to the Temple of the Sun on Isla del Sol during the reign of Pachacuti. A statue was erected in his honor in Cusco after his body's removal.
Relationships
- parent of
- Sinchi Roca
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Manqu Qhapaq died of a natural death and left his son, Sinchi Roca, as his successor in Cusco. His body was mummified and remained in the city until the reign of Pachacuti, who ordered its removal to the Temple of the Sun on Isla del Sol.”
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