Machu Picchu - Wikipedia
WEBMachu Picchu [a] is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a mountain ridge at 2,430 meters (7,970 ft). [9] Often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas", [10] it is the most familiar icon of the Inca Empire.
Machu Picchu | History, Facts, Maps, Elevation, Country, & Photos
WEBAug 30, 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 …
Machu Picchu 101 | National Geographic - YouTube
WEBMachu Picchu is a testament to the power and ingenuity of the Inca empire. Built without the use of mortar, metal tools, or the wheel, Machu Picchu stands as an archaeological wonder of the...
Machupicchu – Página Oficial
WEBThe official webpage of Machupicchu, providing information and updates about the historic site in Peru.
Machu Picchu - HISTORY
WEBJun 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...
21 Striking Photographs of the Machu Picchu Discovery
WEBMachu Picchu was discovered on July 24, 1911, by the American historian and Yale lecturer, Hiram Bingham. Bingham and his crew started their journey down the Urubamba River. Along the way, Bingham asked locals to show them the Inca ruins. On July 24, a farmer by the name of Melchor….
Machu Picchu -- World Heritage Site -- National Geographic
WEBNov 15, 2010 · Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the works of Machu Picchu, a World Heritage site in Peru, from National Geographic.
Machu Picchu - One of the Seven Wonders of the World
WEBFeb 27, 2023 · The ancient Inca ruins, Machu Picchu, set above the Urubamba River valley of the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains are one of the major discoveries of the pre-Columbian sites.
Machu Picchu - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 4, 2014 · Machu Picchu is an Inca settlement located in the High Andes of Peru in the Urubamba Valley, north of Cuzco. The site, perched high above the Urubamba river, has been variously described as a fortress, imperial retreat and ceremonial precinct.
Machu Picchu - National Geographic
WEBWith the boy leading the way, Hiram Bingham stumbled upon one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century—and what was named in 2007 as one of the new seven wonders of the world:...