Theory

Pacha, Pachamama and Ayni (Andean cosmology)

Andean (Quechua/Aymara) spatial-cosmological framework: pacha (space-time), Pachamama (mother/cosmos), ayni (reciprocity), the three worlds Hanan/Kay/Ukhu Pacha, and the ayllu and chakana (Andean cross).

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Details

Introduced: traditional

Referenced by

Earth Beings: Ecologies of Practice across Andean Worlds articulates

Sources

de la Cadena, M. Earth Beings: Ecologies of Practice across Andean Worlds. Duke University Press, 2015.

Cite this entry

First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Pacha, Pachamama and Ayni (Andean cosmology)." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/pacha-pachamama-ayni/. Accessed July 17, 2026.