In the article “Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu,” the author states, “The approximately 200 structures making up this outstanding religious, ceremonial, astronomical and agricultural centre are set on a steep ridge, crisscrossed by stone terraces.” Another quote from Duane Damon states, “The explorer gaped in awe at a huge altar carved from the mountainside itself…”, as well as this quote, “ A pair of three-sided temples with triple windows held him ‘spellbound.’” Machu Picchu is said to be an incredibly beautiful place, with mountains surrounding it and even being part of the city. A quote from “Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu” says, “Machu Picchu [is] in some of the scenically most attractive mountainous territory of the Peruvian…
This is important because the people in the Mesa Verde dwellings used plants for clothing, soap, etc. and in the Machu Picchu dwellings they built tools to dig out canals. Even though, they were in different places, they were still quite…
Cusco & Machu Picchu Travel Guide. In Cusco, and the Sacred Valley, magnificent ruins await the adventurous traveler. The most famous of all is Machu Picchu. Cusco is the former capital of the Inca Empire of the Sun. Since the 16th century, Spanish colonial buildings were built atop former Inca Palaces, of which only the foundations remain.…
The four historical athletes I would put on my Mount Rushmore are Curt Flood, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, and . Curt Flood was a previous Major League Baseball (MLB) player who confronted the reserve clause issue. He made the Curt Flood Act as a way to ensure ball players received a livable wage. Society became outraged at the idea of major league players making more money when they already made so much. Curt Flood wanted to be a free agent to be able to stand up for the players, free of charge.…
During this time era, there was a high demand for silver, and the Spaniards came upon a mountain called “Cerro de Potosi.” “In 1545, Spanish prospectors discovered the richest deposit of silver in history at Potosi, and within a few decades this single mountain was producing over half of the silver mined in the world each year” (Strayer, p. 512). The Spaniards collected numbers of silver, and surprisingly, it made a massive increase over the centuries. “New people arrive by the hour, attracted by the smell of silver,” commented a Spanish observer in the 1570s” (Strayer, p. 512).…
Tenochtitlan, was a Mexica city-state on an island in Lake Texcoco, in the valley of Mexico. Founded in June 20, 1325, it was the capital of the expanding Aztec Empire in the 15th century. It has around 200,00 inhabitants, It was characterized by its enormous pyramids and clear street grid dividing, Tenochtitlan into four zones. In 1519 AD, during Montezuma's rule, Spanish invaders led by Hernan Cortes arrived in Tenochtitlan and by 1521, the city was conquered. Today remains of Tenochtitlan is hard to find as they have been consumes by the development of modern Mexico City.…
The ruins of Machu Picchu were built during the time of Pachacutec (Wikipedia.org) it is a temple dedicated to femininity, spiritual growth and not a warrior barracks. For many people in the Peruvian Andean, Machu Picchu represents the greatness of Pachacutec,…
1950 Volcano eruption in Mauna Loa The eruption in 1950 had caused a lot of damage to the city of Hilo. The city of Hilo is now built on the old lava that had flowed from the volcano.…
Our staff at Wild Canyon doesn't just organize, promote and book exciting vacation adventures—we live them. The Sea Turtle Release Program in Los Cabos showcases that adventurous spirit and attention to detail that keep fans constantly returning for action-packed holiday adventures in the popular Los Cabos–Baja vacation corridor. The sea turtle protection program is one of the greatest attractions for nature and wildlife enthusiasts who want more out of travel than just relaxing on a beach. That's why we teamed up with the EcoPlan nonprofit organization to chronicle one of the most fascinating hands-on experiences that ecology-minded tourists and their adventure-loving families can find anywhere on Earth. Why the Sea Turtle Protection Program Is Needed…
A little civilization ruled the northern coast of Peru from 1st to the 8th century CE, the people were called the Moche, also called Mochica (Cartwright, 2014). Each of the major Moche settlements seemed to have rulers who held religious and political power, the Moche's were not an Empire by more of independent societies ruled by common cultural features. They built huge and pyramids that are still here today, that now look eroded, so now they just look like natural hills. The pyramids that are known as 'huacas' that means sacred site contains collections of old cultures or the tombs of Moche leaders.…
At first sight, Colombia is just another beautiful country filled with life and culture. On the other side of the spectrum, we see political arrogance and civil problems. But, considering both are what make up the country as a whole. What exactly happened in its past that could have lead to such a place we see in our modern day lives. The truth is, though you might not have cared for this country so much before, it has most definitely affected your life and its path in some way.…
Brian Migliaccio Science Mrs.Dabour 26 May 2017 Andes Mountain Range Imagine standing 22,841 feet into the air, and gazing upon the amazing view of an ancient civilization. Or maybe even a lush jungle or rocky mountain side! Yes, the Andes Mountain Range is a sight for sore eyes, and even spreads about 4500 miles long, and is about 500 miles wide.…
Hello, I am Geoff Barnes and I am here with Kirralee Bishop to debate the factors contributing the design of Teotihuacano architecture. Was Teotihuacan designed for Aesthetics or Ritual? The monumental architecture in the heart of Teotihuacan creates a unique sense of place. The scale of the pyramids, the far reaching stretch of the avenue of the dead, the symmetry of the walls, the rhythmic placement of the temples and highly decorated dwellings, filling the visitor’s peripheral vision, immersing them in the space, giving confirmation to one’s place in the world (Pallasmaa 2005, 11-13); a city of power and order.…
Costa Rica As a member of your new destination development team, I would like add a new travel destination for our customers. There is a great number of places one can travel to, but none can compare to a beautiful and relaxing place like Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a country located in Central America bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean. This country is smaller than West Virginia; nonetheless, a country that is interesting because of its diverse geography. This is the perfect destination for everyone, there are vast number of activities the children can do as well as activities for adults.…
Rio de Janeiro, travel history. Rio de Janeiro is now one of the best known holiday destinations in Southern – America, famous for its carnival and the favela tourism, Rio attracts a lot of domestic and international tourist. A long time before this, Rio de Janeiro already had a travel history. Rio de Janeiro was founded by the Goncalo Coelho in 1502, A Portuguese explorer. He is also the one who gave Rio de Janeiro the name that it still has now.…