Today's blog gives an insight for those wishing to visit this historic sight. Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Incan city in Peru that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is often called the "Lost City of the Incas".
Location:
Located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru
On a mountain ridge at 2,430 meters (7,970 ft) above sea level
In the Machupicchu District within the Urubamba Province
Construction:
Built without the use of wheels or iron tools
Constructed by encastrating blocks of stone
Most of the citadel's structures remain intact today
Features:
Giant walls, terraces, and ramps
Walkways and thousands of steps
The Main Plaza, partly divided by wide terraces
Terraces formerly watered by an aqueduct system
The Templo do Sol, a semicircular structure with trapezoidal windows
Significance:
A royal state and a holy site
A very important place to history and culture
An example of the Incas' brilliant engineering
Visiting:
You can reach Machu Picchu by taking a scenic train ride from Cusco or a guided trek
You should reserve and secure your site admission
It is worth visiting both Machu Picchu and Cuso and is highly recommended during a trip to Peru. Each offers unique experiences that together provide a deeper appreciation of Peru's rich history, culture, and natural beauty.
Take care!
Prof. Carl Boniface
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