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Why is Machu Picchu referred to as the Lost City of the Incas?
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A man was led to Machu Picchu and nicknamed it The Lost City of the Incas
Because Hiram Bingham announced the discovery of Machu Picchu in 1916. Machu Picchu was built by the Inca's civilization (Tahuantinsuyo Empire) in the jungle and mountains of Cusco Peru in South America around 1450 and is one of The Seven Worders of the World, It was buit as a temple and also for houses. The Incas even kept prisoners there!. Cusco Peru has other similar constructions like Choquequirao, SacsayHuaman, Ollantaytambo, Chincheros, Pisaq, you can visit many tourist places in Cusco Peru. Sacred Valley of the Incas, Inca Trail, Inti Raymi and more.
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Which place in Peru is frequently referred to as the lost city of the incas?
Machu Picchu.
Who built Machu Picchu the city?
Machu Picchu was built around 1450 by the Incas.
Is machu picchu a volcano a river or an ancient city?
Machu Picchu is an ancient city of the Incas in Peru.
Where is the incas city location?
Machu Picchu
What is the lost city of the Incas?
The lost city of the incas is Machu Picchu, Peru.
What is the name of the city of the incas?
Probably Machu Picchu
Who was responsible for building the stone city of Machu Picchu?
The Incas
Is Cuzco the capital city of the Incas or is it Machu Picchu?
Yes, Cuzco was the capital. Machu Picchu was probably a religious center.
What is the name of the Incas most famous city?
Probably Machu Picchu
Why did he build machu picchu?
Machu Pichu is a mountain. But the Incas built a city on the mountain where the king lived.
What were the mountains in Lost city of the Incas?
The mountains near Machu Picchu are the Andes.
Where is machu picchu and what civilization built it?
it is located in Peru and the Inca empire built it. Machu Picchu was built by the Inca's Civilization or Tahuantinsuyo Empire, Machu Picchu is one of The Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is in Cusco Peru and is beautiful and sacred.
