Here is a video series for example in Machu Pichu There is strong evidence that the builders had in mind astronomical criteria and rituals for the building according to the studies of Dearborn, White, Thompson and Reinhard, among others. Indeed, the alignment of some important buildings match the solar azimuth during the solstices and therefore constantly no accident, [72] with the points of sunrise and sunset the sun at certain times of the year and the mountain peaks surrounding.
This guiding principle is seen in the pyramids of Egypt, Maya, Inca, churches, monasteries, etc etc.
see some examples:
