Ingapirca
Incapirca, with its perfectly carved stones held together by natural mortar, is Ecuador's most important archaeological complex, and lies in the province of Cañar. Elliptical in structure, this Sun Temple was the site of the ceremonies and rituals of the Cañari and Inca cultures. It also served strategic military and astronomical purposes. The ruins consist of a cemetery, sun observatories, the Inca Face natural profile, paths, storehouses, Inca baths, priests' lodgings and an indigenous square, among other parts. Incapirca is 53 km from Azogues, the capital of Cañar. In Azuay there are more remains of the same culture such us Pumapungo, together revealing the existence of a religious complex with storehouses, a sun temple, a mausoleum, gardens, and lodgings for chosen women. The place has an on-site museum with a display of ceramics.