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    1. I think it is interesting that Bingham possibly used the size of the skeletal remains found as a way to determine the sex of the remains, concluding that 80% of the bones found were female, and coming up with the conclusion that the remains were those of the ‘virgins of the sun’. I find it interesting and amazing that these structures were each made with precisely cut stones all of which were hand cut, without using electric tools, equipment, or mortar and that it is still standing today.…

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    Machu Picchu Romanticism

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    Over the years there have been many investigations on the role that exerted this citadel located in the mountains. One of the main theories is that the citadel of Machu Picchu was a luxurious and well-maintained mausoleum of the Inca Pachacutec, who was the founder and first emperor of Tawantinsuyo. In the citadel of Machu Picchu lived no more than 200 to 300 people but of a high social rank. Most of these people had some sort of relationship with the Inca; they were descendants of the founder…

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    A city inhabited by the Ancient Incas, which had been lost to the Andes Mountain range in Peru. An explorer by the name of Hiram Bingham was traveling through the jungles of Peru when he caught a glimpse of the Incan buildings that had long been forgotten by society. Bingham believed he had discovered the lost city of Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu was a city built by the Inca Empire long ago before it fell, near another city with the name of Vilcabamba. It was the last capital of the Inca Empire.…

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    Are you tired of hearing about Mt. Rushmore? Exhausted from your long trek at the Great Wall of China? Bored of the statues at Notre Dame? Well, why don’t you take a trip down to good old Peru to visit the amazing stones of Machu Picchu? You will be taken aback by the rich history of the place and stunned by some of the things you may see there. Discovered by Hiram Bingham in the summer of 1911, Machu Picchu is often believed to be the ruins of Vilcabamba, the last capital of the Inca…

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    What a mouth watering experience. Machu Pichu leaves tourist and viewers astonished with everything that they can see and live through. It's like a beautiful new car, anyone experiencing it will find new features everyday and be overwhelmed with the experience. Machu Pichu is a fantastic destination not only because it is a gorgeous city, but also because it has amazing architecture and the amount anyone can experience visiting. Machu Pichu is as lovely as it is elegant with the land that…

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    Machu Picchu is found embedded within a dramatic landscape at the meeting point between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon Basin. Over 200 structures make up this outstanding place while standing 2,430 meters above sea level (Source 2). Many travelers come every year to see Machu Picchu because of its architectural significance, the landscape it is in, and the history behind it. Machu Picchu is one of the places in the world where no one has any idea of how it was built. When Hiram Bingham…

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    Cusco is an inviting, stunning city, thriving with adult entertainment options. Visitors to Cusco are not at a loss when the sun goes down and they wish to close a day of sight seeing by sharing time with a captivating Cusco escort. Cusco Barbies is here to provide the top-shelf female companionship you seek. Our beauties are here for whatever you need, including serving as daytime companions, should you wish for a partner when partaking in local diversions. However, our playmates are more than…

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    Argentina is the eighth largest country covering about 2.8 million square kilometers and almost the entire southern half of South America. It comprises of some of the world’s most impressive waterfalls, massive deserts, and tallest mountains. Also, Argentina’s population is largely of European origin with a national language of Spanish. Argentina is a country rich with culture and many traditions. The cultural activities are reflected in the different artistic expressions such as: painting,…

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    Hidden away in the peaks of the Andes Mountains is a place like no other. Machu Picchu was once a thriving city before its time came up. But because of the American explorer, Hiram Bingham, looking for this place we might not have found it. In 1911 Hiram Bingham was looking for a place called Vilcabamba but instead found Machu Picchu. When he found Machu Picchu he thought it was the only Vilcabamba but, days later he found the real Vilcabamba and named the other mountain Machu Picchu. This place…

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    Inca Terrace System

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    Far away in the Andes Mountains the Inca lived. It was necessary for the Incas to adapt to the mountains. If they did not adapt to the climate they would not have survived. Their technology was very good, they had to adapt to the powerful Andes Mountains. They had several ideas to adapt to the mountains; they had an excellent terrace system (Donn) and they also had irrigation system. Since their empire was huge and that they lived in the mountains they had roads around the Empire. In every…

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