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In recognition of 100 years since its alleged 'discovery'
In celebration of 100 years since the alleged ‘discovery’ of the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu, said to have inspired a generation of explorers and even blockbuster movies, here are 10 facts that anyone who has or is preparing to cross the threshold of the Sun Gate and stare down in awe at this genuine wonder should know.
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Visit the 'Lost City of the Incas'
Machu Picchu is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world, set deep in the Andes mountains of Peru. Known as the ‘Lost City of the Incas’, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed citadel was originally designed to be completely self-contained, surrounded by agricultural terraces sufficient to feed the population and watered by natural springs.
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