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The Ruins of Machu Picchu Civilization
Magnificent Machu Picchu - The ruins of great civilizations scatter the globe, yet as we marvel in their beauty, we must realize that the stories behind many ancient works are unknown. To this day, scientists and scholars alike are uncertain of many aspects surrounding the famous Machu Picchu site in Peru. Perched between two sacred mountain tops, the remains of Machu Picchu are magnificent and grand. One can only be left to wonder what the city must have been like during its prime.
Machu Picchu directly translates as ‘Old Mountain’ and was built around 1450 CE by the Incan leader Pachakuteq. The city is believed to have been built as a sanctuary for elite members of the Inca civilization to escape the chaos of nearby Cuzco. In fact, a road enters the south of Machu Picchu directly from the main city.
For the select few who entered the city, its infrastructure was amazing. Grand buildings were made from granite in the top of the mountains. Blocks were laid together so tight that scholars proclaim not even a knife blade will fit between them.
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