Machu Picchu is one of the natural wonders of the world, in which its breathtaking beauty and stunning architecture make it an ideal tourist attraction. Machu Picchu is an Incan cultural and natural site that is dubbed one of the most gorgeous places on Earth. Machu Picchu is also surrounded by mysteries which have yet to be discovered. In addition, Machu Picchu is a rich archaeological site. According to “Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), “…the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is among the greatest artistic, architectural, and land use achievements…” Machu Picchu is the perfect travel destination because of its beauty, cultural value, and mystery. Firstly, the beauty of Machu Picchu is
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For example, Machu Picchu, along with two other discoveries of Incan civilization, is up for debate as to which discovery is the Incan capital of Vilcabamba. According to Damon, “The following summer, Bingham returned to Machu Picchu… Careful digging around its ruins yielded scores of Inca graves… Bingham himself died uncertain as to which of his three discoveries had been the ‘lost’ Inca capital.” The main clues discovered at Machu Picchu towards this mystery were archaeological finds. Artifacts such as Incan graves, stone dishes, and bronze implements have been found at this world renowned archaeological site. According to UNESCO, “[The construction of Machu Picchu] appears to date from the period of the two great Incas, Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (1438–71) and Tupac Inca Yupanqui (1472–93).” However, these dates have not been confirmed. The mysteries of Machu Picchu have also drawn up some extremely thought-provoking questions that have yet to be answered. For example, researchers wonder which Incan chief built Machu Picchu, as well as when and why he did
For example, Machu Picchu, along with two other discoveries of Incan civilization, is up for debate as to which discovery is the Incan capital of Vilcabamba. According to Damon, “The following summer, Bingham returned to Machu Picchu… Careful digging around its ruins yielded scores of Inca graves… Bingham himself died uncertain as to which of his three discoveries had been the ‘lost’ Inca capital.” The main clues discovered at Machu Picchu towards this mystery were archaeological finds. Artifacts such as Incan graves, stone dishes, and bronze implements have been found at this world renowned archaeological site. According to UNESCO, “[The construction of Machu Picchu] appears to date from the period of the two great Incas, Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (1438–71) and Tupac Inca Yupanqui (1472–93).” However, these dates have not been confirmed. The mysteries of Machu Picchu have also drawn up some extremely thought-provoking questions that have yet to be answered. For example, researchers wonder which Incan chief built Machu Picchu, as well as when and why he did