Peru's Sacred Glacier Is Melting
Andrew McLeish / LightMediation
Ancient Belief
For centuries, pilgrims have come to the Sinakara Valley high in the Andes to perform sacred rituals at the base of the Qolqepunku Glacier. The rituals date back to the time of the Incas, who regarded the mountain as a god and its glacier as a source of holy water.
Get the Latest Photos from Time.com
Get TIME photos and pictures of the week delivered directly to your inbox.
Around the Web
-
Anne Burrell Comes Out: Food Network Star Confirms She's A Lesbian
From THE HUFFINGTON POST
-
Mao Sugiyama Cooks, Serves Own Genitals At Banquet In Tokyo (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)
From THE HUFFINGTON POST
-
Tide Redesigning Box After Kids Mistake Detergent For Candy
From SLATE
-
Islamist Leader Likely To Face Former PM in Egyptian Runoff
From SLATE
