machupicchu ruins

MachuPicchu ruins is the most famous of all in Peru. It's a four hour train journey through spectacular scenery from the town of Cuzco to Aguas Calientes in the Urubamba Valley, or to kilometer 82 - the usual starting point for trekking along the Inca Trail to the ruins.
So what is the history here?

One of the most miraculous things about MachuPicchu ruins is its location. It appears to be suspended between two mountains and is often enshrouded in mist. It can't be seen from the Urubamba Valley below and is an enchanting place, especially considering that the Incas didn't even have the use of the wheel when they built it.
Machu Picchu was built in the mid 15th century, but because it's existence was not recorded by the Spanish Conquistadors who ramsacked the region in the 1530s, we don't really known what it's purpose was. Many of the ruins incorporate ceremonial features, so it could possibly have been a religious sanctuary. It's likely that the place was already deserted by the time of the Spanish invasion, as otherwise it would have been mentioned in their reports of the Inca civilisation.
Whatever purpose it served, until it was 'discovered' by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, Machu Picchu had been forgotten by all but a handful of local peasants for 400 years. Bingham at first thought he had found the lost city of Vilcabamba, the last stronghold of the Incas which is now known to be deeper in the jungle, at Espiritu Pampa. It was an enormous task to clear away the thick forest which covered the ruins and excavate the site properly. Despite recent archaeological investigations which have uncovered some interesting new evidence including burial sites, our understanding of the origins and history of MachuPicchu ruins remains sketchy.

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Peru is a unique country, with a geography varying from the majestic peaks of the Andes Mountains to the arid plains of the Pacific coast to the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin. Visitors to Peru will find not only the famous MachuPicchu ruins, but magical Lake Titicaca, the mysterious and enigmatic Nazca Lines and the beautiful Colca Canyon. Peru has some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire continent, and many of its native people still speak Quechua and follow traditional lives. Lima, the nation’s capital, was the most important city in the Viceroyalty of Peru. It has well-preserved colonial architecture and some of the finest restaurants in South America.
At Abroad Trekkers we like to make sure you make the best of your time in Cusco.and other alluring places. You may choose from a wide variety of side trips to fit your specific interests.

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