Machu Picchu
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Title
Machu Picchu
Subject
Culture
Description
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, at an altitude of approximately 2,430 meters above sea level. Believed to have been built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti, the site remained unknown to the outside world until its rediscovery by Hiram Bingham in 1911. It is renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone construction, terraces, and panoramic mountain views. Machu Picchu is a symbol of Inca engineering and cultural achievement, offering insight into pre-Columbian civilization. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it draws millions of visitors annually and faces preservation challenges due to tourism and climate change.
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Date Submitted
03/23/2025 05:41:22 pm
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https://www.pexels.com/photo/top-view-of-ancient-ruins-under-white-cloudy-sky-90597/
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DescriptionEN
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, at an altitude of approximately 2,430 meters above sea level. Believed to have been built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti, the site remained unknown to the outside world until its rediscovery by Hiram Bingham in 1911. It is renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone construction, terraces, and panoramic mountain views. Machu Picchu is a symbol of Inca engineering and cultural achievement, offering insight into pre-Columbian civilization. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it draws millions of visitors annually and faces preservation challenges due to tourism and climate change.
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Citation
“Machu Picchu,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/3045.
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