https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/files/original/c88e348b227693219d6c4ef61373b03a.jpg d13674a8ab225b3f1c9d552f0acf0d78 Site Represents a site. Contact wy28@st-andrews.ac.uk Status public Institutional nature Museum, Ecomuseum, Extended Museum, Territorial Museum, Cultural Center, Memory House, e-Museum, etc Building Condition 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Machu Picchu Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102025 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource concretedetails Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1440 Type The nature or genre of the resource Site Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,13.1631° S,72.5450° W; Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu#/media/File:Machu_Picchu,_2023_(012).jpg Description An account of the resource Known as the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu is among the world's most amazing archaeological monuments. The remarkable engineering, architectural, and agricultural achievements of the Inca civilization are on display in this 15th-century Incan fortress, which is situated at an elevation of roughly 2,430 meters (7,970 feet) high in the Peruvian Andes. Machu Picchu is thought to have been built as a royal residence or a place of worship during the time of Inca Emperor Pachacuti. The site's terraced fields, intricate water management system, and expertly built stone structures are all intended to blend in perfectly with the surrounding hilly terrain. Given that many of its buildings correspond with astronomical events, its strategic position and design demonstrate the Incas' profound mastery of astronomy. Since its 1911 rediscovery by American explorer Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu has grown to represent the tenacity and legacy of indigenous peoples around the world. The site's legacy is being preserved for future generations through digital documentation and preservation efforts despite the obstacles presented by environmental variables and tourism. These days, high-resolution photography and virtual models enable visitors from all over the world to see Machu Picchu, encouraging sustainable tourism and education. Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 28/03/2025 Extent The size or duration of the resource. cm x cm x cm Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Europeana Data Provider The name or identifier of the organisation that contributes data to Europeana. Machu Picchu Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT