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Machu Picchu
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NAME
Machu Picchu
OTHER NAMES
Machu Picchu
COUNTRY
Peru
ADDRESS
Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District, Peru

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About Machu Picchu
It is fifteen century city which is spread in 2430 metre mountain ridge.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Machu Picchu

  • Its hidden location prevented it from destroying by the Spanish conquest. Machu Picchu is located at a place invisible from below due to which it had not come under the notice of the Spanish ruler who destroyed most of the cities made by Inca civilization.
  • If you believe in astronomy, you must visit the place. The two equinoxes are correctly indicated by its sacred Intihuatana stone. You will not believe but it's true that two times in a year the sun sets directly over the stone and no shadows are formed these days.
    If you believe in astronomy, you must visit the place. The two equinoxes are correctly indicated by its sacred Intihuatana stone. You will not believ
  • There is a dispute between Peru and Yale University regarding artifacts collected at the time of exploration.
  • It was unknown to the world until 1911 when Yale Professor Hiram Bingham re-discovered it. He also wrote a book titled "The Lost City of the Incas" which was based on his findings.
  • You will be amazed to know that the structures are made with ashlar techniques in which no mortar is used to fit the stones. The visitors can notice that the stones are so tightly fitted that even a knife blade can't be inserted between stones.
    You will be amazed to know that the structures are made with ashlar techniques in which no mortar is used to fit the stones. The visitors can notice t
  • More and more a person read about the fact it will make them more astonished. Another interesting fact about the place that no wheels were used to transport these heavy rocks (which weigh over 50 pounds) up to the mountain. It is believed that these rocks were pushed by hundreds of men to the steep mountainside.
  • It has over 150 buildings consisting of baths, houses, temples and sanctuaries. Also, it has over 100 separate flights of stairs, most of which were carved from one slab of stone.
    It has over 150 buildings consisting of baths, houses, temples and sanctuaries. Also, it has over 100 separate flights of stairs, most of which were c

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