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Machu Picchu #1
Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic symbols of the Incan Empire and is renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone construction and panoramic views. It offers insight into Incan culture and engineering prowess.
Name
Machu Picchu
Location
Near Cusco, Peru
Year Established
Around 1450 AD
Type
Archaeological site
Architectural Style
Incan architecture
Materials Used
Granite and Limestone
Size
Approximately 80,000 acres
Condition
Well-preserved, with some areas undergoing restoration
Design Features
Terraced fields
Precision-cut stone buildings
Intihuatana stone (ritual stone associated with the astronomic clock or calendar of the Incas)
Temple of the Sun
Room of the Three Windows
Founders
Inca emperor Pachacuti
Original Purpose
Thought to be a royal estate or religious site
Current Use
Major tourist attraction and archaeological site
UNESCO Status
Yes