The large door-like structure carved out of the Hayu Marca Mountain near Lake Titicaca is known as Aramu Muru, or the Puerta de Hayu Marca (‘The Gate of the Gods’). This mysterious structure is  considered to be one of the most enigmatic and controversial archaeological sites in South America. The Gate of the Gods is carved out of solid rock and measures approximately 7 meters (23 feet) high and 7 meters wide. It has a T-shaped design and features a circular depression at the center, which some believe could have been used for ceremonial or astronomical purposes. The site also includes a smaller, carved tunnel next to the main structure. The structure has been shrouded in mystery and myth for centuries, and there are a number of theories about its origin and purpose. Some believe that it was created by an ancient pre-Incan civilization, while others suggest that it may have been constructed by extraterrestrial beings. According to the Native American legends, heroes of the past went through that door to meet their Gods. By going through the door, they gained immortality and a life next to the Gods. The stories also mention that a few of those men returned to Earth through gate, with their Gods, in order to inspect their kingdoms. The gate was a gateway to the land of the Gods. The concept of a ‘star gate’ or a ‘portal’—a gate where someone can travel to different places–is prominent in other legends, such as those of the Sumerians… (READ MORE)

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