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Machu Picchu, a Wonder between the CloudsMachu Picchu, “The Lost City of the Incas” and one of the current seven wonders of the World is located 130 kilometres northwest of Cusco, in the Urubamba province, at the top of a mountain of the same name and surrounded by an abyss of ... Machu Picchu, “The Lost City of the Incas” and one of the current seven wonders of the World is located 130 kilometres northwest of Cusco, in the Urubamba province, at the top of a mountain of the same name and surrounded by an abyss of slightly over 400 meters that forms the Urubamba River’ canyon. Because of its location, many visitors of this Peruvian Historic Sanctuary wonder how its old settlers moved these large blocks of stone that constitute this archaeological site and built this immense city at the top of a mountain. This mystery has generated several theories about its origin. Some people believe it is a fortress and therefore it is called “citadel” while others think that it is a religious and sacred place where the Incas worshiped their gods and made sacrifices as their main activities. According to recent investigations the most likely explanation is that Machu Picchu was built by order of Pachacutec, “the Emperor Inca”, as a resting place. Machu Picchu is divided in two areas: the agricultural area which includes large Inca terraces, and the urban area which is the place where the Incas lived and organized their religious and civil activities. The latter has indeed two sectors: Hanan, “High Sector”, inhabited by the Inca and his descendants and Urin, “Low Sector”, destined to the rest of the population. This Historic Sanctuary is surrounded by a marvelous landscape full of color, with an exuberant Amazon jungle which shelters diverse flora and fauna. Its vegetation includes more than 200 orchid species and large ancient trees such as queñual, walnut and cedar. It is also a place to observe birds and mammals such as the Andean Condor, the Cock of the Rocks which is very representative of Peru, and the Spectacled Bear, among others. Without a doubt, Machu Picchu offers one of the most beautiful and magic sceneries on earth. Visiting Machu Picchu is travelling to traditions, experiences Intense Peru Machu Picchu: http://www.intenseperu.com/machu-picchu-machu-picchu-travel-inca-trail-machu-picchu-peru-sacsayhuaman.php Article Tags: Wonder Between, Machu Picchu Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
ABOUT THE AUTHORShe was born in Lima and raised among Lima, Santiago de Chile, and Cusco due to her father's work. Throughout her travelling within Peru, she realized this country has an important Tourism potential and therefore this sector is definitely a relevant source of development. 
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