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I don't know what you mean by "recently". It was discovered in the 1500's by the Spaniards.

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Q: Why wasn't the ancient city of Machu Picchu discovered until recently?
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Where might one find discounts on Machu Picchu holidays?

Machu Picchu is an ancient city in Peru that is high in the mountains and was only recently discovered in the 1970's. A person can find discounts on Machu Picchu holidays at travel sites such as Orbitz or Kayak. Expedia is also another site that can offer this information.


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