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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Machu_PicchuMachu Picchu - Wikipedia

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   Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a 2,430-meter (7,970 ft) mountain ridge. Often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas", it is the most familiar icon of the Inca Empire.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Machu-PicchuMachu Picchu | History, Facts, Maps, Elevation, Country ...

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   May 16, 2024 · Machu Picchu, site of ancient Inca ruins located about 50 miles from Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains. One of the few major pre-Columbian ruins found nearly intact, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.

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4. www.history.com › topics › south-americaMachu Picchu - HISTORY

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   Jun 13, 2011 · Tucked away in the rocky countryside northwest of Cuzco, Peru, Machu Picchu is believed to have been a royal estate or sacred religious site for Inca leaders, whose civilization was virtually...

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7. www.nationalgeographic.com › article › machu-picchuMachu Picchu -- World Heritage Site -- National Geographic

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   Nov 15, 2010 · Machu Picchu is tangible evidence of the urban Inca Empire at the peak of its power and achievement—a citadel of cut stone fit together without mortar so tightly that its cracks still...

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8. whc.unesco.org › en › listHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   The state-owned Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is an integral part of Peru’s national protected areas system and enjoys protection through several layers of a comprehensive legal framework for both cultural and natural heritage.

9. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › machu-picchuMachu Picchu: facts, history and meaning- Lonely Planet

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   Sep 16, 2020 · What is Machu Picchu? Meaning "ancient mountain" in Quechua, one of Peru’s many indigenous languages, Machu Picchu transformed from a simple summit to a sacred site during the rule of the Inca Empire in the mid 15th century.

10. www.lonelyplanet.com › peru › machu-picchuMachu Picchu travel - Lonely Planet | Peru, South America

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    Shrouded by mist and surrounded by lush vegetation and steep escarpments, the sprawling Inca citadel of Machu Picchu lives up to every expectation. In a spectacular location, it’s the most famous archaeological site on the continent, a must for all visitors to Peru.

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    What are some interesting facts about Machu Picchu?

    • 15 Interesting Machu Picchu Facts 1. It was discovered by Hiram Bingham 2. Machu Picchu is earthquake-resistant 3. It’s one of the new seven wonders of the world 4. There are at least 150 buildings 5. Machu Picchu is nicknamed the “Lost City of the Incas” 6. It is still a mystery why it was abandoned 7. It was used as an astronomical observatory

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    What is the weather like in Machu Picchu?

    • In Machu Picchu, the average low-temperature is 10°C (50°F). In August, in Machu Picchu, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout August, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. In Machu Picchu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108 days and collects up to 904mm (35.59") of precipitation.

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    How many buildings are in Machu Picchu?

    • Machu Picchu is made up of more than 150 buildings ranging from baths and houses to temples and sanctuaries. 8. The compound contains more than 100 separate flights of stairs. Most of the individual staircases were carved from one slab of stone.

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