10 Interesting Fact About The mysteries of Machu Picchu
10 Interesting Fact About The mysteries of Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu is located at an altitude of 2,430 meters above sea level and is considered as one of the seven wonders of the world.
Although famous as an Inca site, there is actually no definite evidence about who built Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu was discovered by American Archaeologist Hiram Bingham in 1911 after he followed in the footsteps of local people.
Archaeologists are still not confident for what the purpose of Machu Picchu was built, although most of them believe that it is a holy place or the Inca royal palace.
Machu Picchu structure is designed to protect buildings from earthquakes, although there are no historical records about the earthquake that occurred in the area.
There are more than 150 buildings in Machu Picchu, including houses, temples, and storage places.
One of the most interesting features of Machu Picchu is a sophisticated irrigation system, which can still function properly today.
There is a path known as Camino Inca who brings tourists from Cusco to Machu Picchu, which takes about four days to complete it.
In 1981, Machu Picchu was recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
In Quechua, the original language of the Inca, Machu Picchu means an old peak.
