Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu which translates to old town in Quechua or ‘The Lost City of the Incas’ is an astonishing ruin perched above the Andes mountains of Peru. Constructed in the 15th century when Incan ruler was Pachacuti, which is considered to be the most efficient model of architecture and construction of that epoch. Over 7,970 feet or about 2,430 meters above the sea level, this world heritage site is enclosed by massive green mountains and the spectacular Urubamba River.

This site has structures such as temples, terraces and farming plots and all this features were constructed using carefully carved and fitted limestone blocks to ensure they did not need cement. That is why many structures have remained firm owing to the well done stonework especially in these aspects. Several tourist attractions include the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana — a ritual stone that the Incas used in astronomy and many tread terraces that showed advanced agricultural ways the Incas used.

It was primarily characterized by architectural features, but researchers still are divided on whether Machu Picchu was a place for the Incas’ royal residence or a sanctum for religious rituals. The site was later brought to the attention of the American Alfred Demarest Bingham in 1911 who later brought in more attention by visiting the site frequently.]

Tourists known to get to the site by trekking on the Inca trail, which will take them through enjoying scenic views of the surrounding mountains or by taking a train from the town of Aguas Calientes. Travelers are able to take away a deep feeling and a great impression especially from the get through hugely impressive awesome sceneries in the archeological site.

Therefore, Machu Picchu is not only an wonder but also an icon of Peru and the Inca history and heritage which attracts thousands of tourists that come to study its mysteries and spain.