The Inca citadel of Machu ... between blocks of rock in the Earth’s crust, the Incas would have had a built-in abundance of ...

For families, Machu Picchu offers a rare chance to step back in time and explore the remnants of an ancient civilization. Its massive stone terraces, intricate temples, and winding pathways create ...

Machu Picchu ... The site also boasts Huayna Picchu Mountain, which looms nearly 1,000 feet above terraces, plazas and stone ruins as mists swirl up from the Urubamba River.

Although the reconstructed temples are the most impressive buildings, Machu Picchu’s most important structure is the Intihuatana or “hitching post of the sun,” a mysterious abstract stone ...

South America, with its vibrant history and cultural diversity, is a paradise for history enthusiasts. While the UNESCO World ...

Inca mastery of landscape and environment is epitomised at Machu Picchu, their most famous ruin ... When the landscape proved too inhospitable for stone, they used straw, constructing beautiful ...