Huaca is a Quechuan term that refers to a sacred or religious object, place, or person in the culture of Andean civilizations such as the Incas. The term huaca is typically used in reference to an object or location that has a spiritual or supernatural significance, often associated with mythological stories and religious practices. Some synonyms for huaca include "wak'a" in Aymara language, "apu" which means mountain spirit, "mallki" which refers to a place of spirit, or "chalana" which is a site of pilgrimage. Other related terms include "pacha mama" for earth mother or goddess, "inti" or sun god, and "llama" which is both a sacred animal and a symbol of the Incan religion.