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Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu 

 

Machu PICCHU

“Old Mountain”

 
Machu Picchu, which means “Old Mountain” in the Quechua language, is most famously known as the “Lost City of the Incas.” This name stems from its concealment from the modern world until it was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. In 1983, it was recognized by UNESCO and included on the World Heritage List (both Cultural and Natural). In 2007, it was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The citadel is believed to have been constructed in the 1400s for the Inca ruler Pachacuti. It is divided into two main zones, covering approximately 20 hectares. Surrounding the site, you can see agricultural terraces that reach up to 4 meters in height. As you explore, you’ll be captivated by its beauty and mystery, and you’ll likely wonder how the Incas managed to build such a magnificent structure in such a remote location so many centuries ago.

The Inca civilization did not have a written language, and after the first encounter by Spanish soldier Baltasar Ocampo, no Europeans are known to have visited the site from the late 16th century until the 19th century. Historical records about the site during its active use do not exist. The names of the buildings, their supposed functions, and the identity of their inhabitants are derived from modern archaeological studies based on physical evidence, including tombs found at the site.

Machu Picchu was built in the classic Inca style, featuring polished dry-stone walls. The three primary structures of the site are the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the Intihuatana.

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