Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel, is renowned for its remarkable architecture and strategic location high in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Constructed in the classical Inca style with polished dry-stone walls, it features essential structures like the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone, reflecting its religious and astronomical significance. The site's agricultural terraces, ingeniously designed for efficient drainage and crop cultivation, demonstrate the Incas' advanced engineering skills. Although initially built as an estate for Emperor Pachacuti, it was likely abandoned during the Spanish conquest. Today, Machu Picchu stands as a testament to Inca ingenuity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting scholars and tourists alike.
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Defensive Structures
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Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures
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