Machu Picchu

M achu Picchu is an ancient Inca city nestled on top of a small mountain 2133 meters above sea level and was founded in 1450. It is believed that the Incas abandoned their city around 1572 due to the smallpox disease and the Spanish invasion. The city is about 112 km away from the city of Cusco. Hiram Bingham, a Yale University lecturer, discovered Machu Picchu in 1911. Although he wasn’t employed as an archaeologist, he preferred archaeology and exploration. During a conference in Santiago in

Since 1911 Machu Picchu has come into prominence as a tourist site because of its interesting history and its mysterious abandonment. Much of Machu Picchu has been restored since its discovery to give tourists a window into what it would have been like to live there at its prime. Machu Picchu was built by the great Inca civilization in 1450 and it is believed that it was used as an imperial retreat for the Inca Emperor. Historians now believe that the abrupt abandonment of Machu Picchu was a result

“Machu Picchu is a world renowned archaeological site,” stated “Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.” Machu Picchu has many buildings that are connected to it or even as far as 60 miles away. Many people have explored Machu Picchu, but one specific person found things that led to more questions. Machu Picchu is in the middle of mountains with two different ecosystems on both sides.Machu Picchu has many mysteries some that no one will ever know the answer to, and others that have already been figured

Machu Picchu is one of the most intricate and advanced cities of the Incan empire. Located in the jungle of eastern Peru, Machu Picchu is one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world, with wildlife, amazing views and extremely intricate architecture Machu Picchu has it all. If somebody were considering visiting Machu Picchu here are some reasons that person should go for it. Located in the eastern Peruvian jungles Machu Picchu obviously has lots of wildlife. That wildlife can include snakes

protect and fund the preservation and maintenance of important historic archeological remains. Machu Picchu, located in the Andes mountains in Peru, is considered an archeological marvel built by the Inca people. This historical site has come under protection due to cultural heritage destruction from tourists and environmental degradation. A combined force of tourism and climate change have caused Machu Picchu to erode from years of touring. The Peruvian government has begun action to protect one of

Peruvian Andes lies a historical sanctuary encased in green foliage and colossal mountains. Machu Picchu is the perfect getaway that will not only amaze you, but will also educate you. Machu Picchu is a significant travel destination because of its fascinating architecture, the dramatic landscape that surrounds it, and because of the interesting culture of the people who started it all. The whole design of Machu Picchu is quite astonishing. The Incas did not have the same privileges that we have now so

city in the clouds. Machu Picchu is a city of wonder and history. Machu Picchu inspires travelers not only because it is recognized as an archaeological wonder, but also because its an Inca creation, and it is one of the best examples of man-land relationships. Machu Picchu is like the Disney World to sight seeing travelers. This amazing city is in the country of Peru high in the mountains. "The Stones of Machu Picchu" says "Despite the mysteries surrounding it, Machu Picchu is recognized as one

The archaeological site of Machu Picchu, unearthed to the world due to a discovery made by Hiram Bingham in 1911, is renowned worldwide for the mystery surrounding its construction and for its remarkable feats in architecture and engineering. It is not only South America’s greatest attraction but has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983), and was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. This historical site should receive a grant from The United Nations Committee

Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. According to machupicchu.org, “The Lost City of Machu Picchu is a mysterious wonder; the Incas built there a city of stone, without the aid of wheels or iron tools. This is the best example of Inca engineering.” I find it interesting that Machu Picchu was abandoned for 400 years. I will describe the theories of why Machu Picchu came to be and was abandoned. Scholars believe Machu Picchu was built for King Pachacutec around 1450. Machu

Situated on a mountain ridge overlooking the Sacred Valley, in the Cusco Region of the Urubamba Province in Peru can be found the site Machu Picchu (1). The building of this site is credited to the Inca people in 1450, and the site was abandoned nearly a century later because of Spanish conquest in 1572 (1). It has been estimated that Machu Picchu could support a population of about one thousand people. The language of the Inca people was Quechan, but they had no form of written language so there