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Machu picchu
1.
2. Machu Picchu
The Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu is a pre-
Columbian city created by the
Inca Empire. It is located at
2,430 m (7,970 ft) altitude on a
mountain ridge. Machu Picchu
is located above the Urubamba
Valley in Peru, about 70 km (44
mi) northwest of Cusco.
Forgotten for centuries by the outside world, although
not by locals, it was brought back to international
attention by archaeologist Hiram Bingham in 1911.
3. Machu Picchu was constructed
around 1450, at the height of
the Inca empire, and was
abandoned less than 100 years
later, as the empire collapsed
under Spanish conquest.
Although the citadel is located
only about 50 miles from
Cusco, the Inca capital, it was
never found and destroyed by
the Spanish, as were many
other Inca sites.
History
Over the centuries, the surrounding jungle grew to enshroud the
site, and few knew of its existence. In 1911, Yale historian and
explorer Hiram Bingham brought the "lost" city to the world’s
attention.
4. It was built in 1460 by the great Inca Emperor
Pachacuti.
Some believe he built it as a retreat or country
palace for him and his guests.
Some believe it was an isolated religious sanctuary
where nuns and priests worshipped the sun.
Some also believe it was an ancient military
stronghold.
5. The word “Inca” stands for the ruling elite and their ethnic
group.
They ruled an empire of many different ethnicities and
would make their presence known periodically by taking
up residence at a series of royal estates.
People living there could have come from all over the
empire, speaking different languages.
They were astronomers and the King wore a tunic with
rows of geometric motifs.
6. Many of the buildings of Machu Picchu show signs of religious and
spiritual significance
There was a series of erect monolithic stones that can be interpreted
as a resting place for the sun
Another building could have been where the Inca King went to speak
directly to the sun, from which he returned to tell the people what the
sun had said
7. Even to these days people of Machu Picchu still wear their traditional Peruvian
clothing.
Their clothing is usually bright and exciting and consists of geometric patterns
They make most of their clothes from the wool of the alpaca or llama.
The men wear ponchos and sombreros on top of chullo’s.
The women wear colourful traditional skirts, wool jackets, synthetic sweaters and
sandals called “AJOTAS”, which are made from truck tires.
MACHU PICCHU
LOCAL PEOPLE
8. They devoted most of their time to farming.
Potatoes were one of the main foods of the Inca.
They farmed varieties types of potatoes.
Meats: Llamas and Alpacas were the main
domesticated animals of Inca.
Drinks: chicha was the main drink for the people
during Inca period, which made from jora and maize.
9. On July 7, 2007, Machu Picchu was
voted as one of New Open World
Corporation's New Seven Wonders of
the World.
10. Accommodation
Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas.
Base for tourists en route to the archaeological site.
Accommodation in the city ranges from US $10 - $400 per night.
Transportation
transport ranges from US $76- $389.
Trains US $42
11. Entrance to historical sanctuary $49 or $24
Local agencies sell their packages $155
