Introduction. Machu Picchu in modern day Peru was built around 1450 AD and has been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is said that the structure/town was built for the Incan emperor Pachacuti. The amazing wonder was discovered by a History professor, Hiram Bingham, in 1911.
What Was Machu Picchu Where and Why Was It Built?
Machu Picchu is a world–famous Inca site located in present–day Peru. The site was built in the mid–15th century and served as a royal estate and country retreat for the Inca emperor Pachacuti.
Construction of the site was completed around 1450 AD. Machu Picchu is located in the Andes Mountains at an elevation of 2,430 meters (7,970 feet).
The site is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba River valley. The Inca site consists of three main areas: the central area, the agricultural terraces, and the urban sector.
The central area of Machu Picchu is dominated by the Temple of the Sun, the royal residence, and the main plaza. The Temple of the Sun is a large, rectangular building with a thatched roof.
The royal residence is a two–story building with a balcony that overlooks the main plaza. The agricultural terraces are located on the slopes of the mountain.
The terraces were built to provide flat areas for cultivation. The urban sector is located on the lower part of the mountain and includes the main gate, the main road, and a number of smaller streets and plazas.
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