What is Machu Piccu?
- Thought to be an ancient royal estate
- Constructed by Incas mid-fifteenth century
- One of the most famous historical sights in the world
Where is Machu Piccu?
- Located in Cusco region of Peru
- 80,000 acres or 125 square miles
- 12,000 feet up in mountains
Any Other Facts?
- Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, a US historian
- Stones fit together seamlessly, accounting for its state of preservation
- Tens of thousands of tourists walk the 3-day Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu
- Named one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007