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  1. Machu Picchu - Wikipedia

    Although Machu Picchu is considered to be a royal estate, it would not have been passed down in the line of succession. Rather it was used for 80 years before being abandoned, seemingly …

  2. Machu Picchu | History, Facts, Maps, Elevation, Country, & Photos ...

    5 days ago · Machu Picchu, site of ancient Inca ruins located about 50 miles from Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains. One of the few major pre-Columbian …

  3. Machu Picchu – Smarthistory

    It was built as a royal estate for the first Inka emperor, Pachacuti Inka Yupanqui, in the middle of the 15th century, on a mountain saddle overlooking the Urubamba River (in modern day Peru).

  4. Machu Picchu Historical Significance Through Time

    Discover the evolution of Machu Picchu Historical Significance Through Time, from its Incan origins to modern-day UNESCO status and its role in shaping Peru's identity

  5. Machu Picchu: A Short History - The Only Peru Guide

    A brief history of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu: The origins, the construction, the Spanish, the expeditions & the re-discovery of Peru's epic landmark.

  6. History – Machupicchu

    Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca …

  7. Machu Picchu History: Unveiling the Secrets of the Lost Incan City

    Aug 10, 2025 · This article delves into the Machu Picchu history , unveiling secrets that have been buried under centuries of foliage and earth, shedding light on a remarkable chapter of human …

  8. History of Machu Picchu - Andean Peru Discover

    Machu Picchu is one of the architectural gems of Peru, located at 2,430 meters above sea level in the Peruvian Andes. Built in the 15th century by order of Inca Pachacutec, this Inca citadel …

  9. Machu Picchu - Peru, Elevation & Facts | HISTORY

    Jun 13, 2011 · Tucked away in the rocky countryside northwest of Cuzco, Peru, Machu Picchu is believed to have been a royal estate or sacred religious site for Inca leaders, whose civilization …

  10. Machu Picchu - World History Encyclopedia

    Mar 4, 2014 · Machu Picchu is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Machu Picchu (meaning 'old hill') was an imperial estate founded by and belonging to Pachacuti Inca …