Esther's photos with the keyword: niche

The niches were believed to once have held statues. Machu Picchu is believed to be the estate of a 15th-century Incan emperor. It is located at an altitude of 7,970 feet (2,430 meters) in the Andes mountains of Peru. AIMG 0990

Temple of the Sun, Machu Picchu, Peru. During the summer solstice, the sun shines directly into one of the temple’s windows, creating an alignment between the window, the rock alter and the solstice sun. Machu Picchu is believed to be the estate of a 15th-century Incan emperor. It is located at an altitude of 7,970 feet (2,430 meters) in the Andes mountains of Peru. AIMG 0941

Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) in the Amber Fort near Jaipur, India is decorated with thousands of mirors. AIMG_4779