Q&A: Jewish Law from Machu Picchu
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Jewish Law from Machu Picchu
Question
Hello Rabbi, is it permitted to go on a trip to Machu Picchu in Peru?
Is Machu Picchu man-made or natural?
Machu Picchu was built in the classic Inca style, with polished stone walls. Its three main structures are the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the Intihuatana
Answer
In my opinion there is no problem with this, since this is idolatry that has already passed from the world. Beyond that, people enter there for cultural purposes, not for worship. And as several halakhic decisors have already written, even studying the New Testament as part of studying history or culture is permitted.