Machu Picchu is an Inca citadel located high up in the Andes mountains of Peru, above the valley of the Urubamba River. Built in the 15th century and later abandoned, it is renowned for its dry stone walls whose sophisticated design combines huge blocks without mortar, all forming fascinating buildings that take advantage of astronomical alignments and offer panoramic views. The precise reason for its creation remains a mystery.
Address: Peru
Altitude: 2,430 m
Area: 325.9 km²
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Creation: 15th century
Coordinates: 13 ° 09 '50 "S, 72 ° 32' 45"
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Machu Picchu: Expedition train to the city of the Incas
