Machu Picchu

The Machu Picchu citadel was built for the Inca aristocracy. Machu means ancient and Picchu means mountain so it translates to Ancient mountain. The Inca built it 2,430 meters above sea level. It sits in the middle of a rainforest in a very beautiful area. The architecture is very impressive even after centuries. The arches where doorways where it took a lot of ingenuity to build without modern technology. Machu Picchu is right in the center of where the Peruvian andes and the Amazon Basin.…

The City of Machu Picchu is magical and mysterious, but at the same time, it’s very well known. The mighty mountains and steep terraces draw people in. It served as an estate for the first Incan emperor, where he held parties, religious ceremonies, and much more. The city holds so much information that’s just waiting to be discovered. Machu Picchu is not just a city, but it is a miracle of architecture and ingenuity. Machu Picchu is an ancient city in Peru that dates as far back as the…

hidden tomb? There is a place on the ridge between the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains in Peru that fits the description of those two questions. A mysterious place abandoned by an ancient people of little knowledge. This place is the city of Machu Picchu. After informing you of it’s a closer look at its history, people, and importance, I hope that maybe it will seem a little less mysterious. Most of the knowledge about Machu Picchu has come after it’s discovery in 1911, but we do have…

Often called “The Lost city the Incas”, Machu Picchu is the most recognized remnant of Inca civilization. Built on a mountain ridge in the Cusco Region of Peru, this archaic citadel is a majestic spectacle. For centuries this city was unknown to the world. Whispered about in local Peruvian legend only, in stories told with hushed reverence and prophetic mystery. In 1911 an American historian Hiram Bingham found this ancient city and brought it under attention of international community. Now this…

Hello I’m Antonela Oršulić. I’m here today to talk about the legendary 'Lost City of Machu Picchu’ which is without a doubt the most important tourist attraction in Peru and one of the world's most impressive archaeological and civil engineering sites. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, both cultural and natural. Machu Picchu is located high in the Peruvian Andes. It is situated at 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical…

Machu Picchu is one of the natural wonders of the world, in which its breathtaking beauty and stunning architecture make it an ideal tourist attraction. Machu Picchu is an Incan cultural and natural site that is dubbed one of the most gorgeous places on Earth. Machu Picchu is also surrounded by mysteries which have yet to be discovered. In addition, Machu Picchu is a rich archaeological site. According to “Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and…

HIST 151 / Unit 5 VFT Machu picchu History Machu Picchu which is called Old mountain is 7,875 ft is located in Urubamba Valley in Peru ( northwest coast of Cusco) and also called "The Lost City of the Incas" It symbolizes the Inca Empire. Machu Picchu are assembled around AD 1400 but it became famous for tourist in 1911 because of the American historian Hiram Bingham. In this history, Machu Picchu was asserted a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site…

Did you know that Machu Picchu was found in 1911 by an american explorer named Hiram Bingham. Machu Picchu has a beautiful location high atop the Andes mountains in Peru. Machu Picchu doesn’t just have amazing scenery and a rich cultural background it still provides a home to many species of animals and is still an active part of the agriculture which makes it still a significant part of Peru and a significant travel destination. One reason Machu Picchu is a significant travel destination is…

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. However, Bingham had not been the first white man to explore the ancient city. According to the article “The Stones of Machu Picchu” by Duane Damon, “After its takeover by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro in…

Tourists to Machu Picchu Machu Picchu, a once-great Inca city deserted in the Andes Mountain range, is a highly desirable tourist location (Damon 7). Shrouded with mystery and an eerie air, its discovery, exploration, and significance have been both researched and debated upon. Near the edge of the Amazon Basin, it sits atop the mountain as a testimony to the Inca’s architecture and art. Efforts are made to protect this highly significant city frozen in time (UNESCO 8). Discovery In July of…