Throughout the Incan city are 16 fountains, which residents once obtained water from. It was not spring water - it was brought to the city via a unique... Strange Facts about Machu Picchu you May Not Know | Mysteries24.com
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Strange Facts about Machu Picchu you May Not Know

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Who lived in Machu Picchu?
Researchers still cannot explain why Machu Picchu was built and what its function was. The latest evidence reveals that it had religious functions, that it served as the spiritual center for the Incas, with primarily priests and their families living there.

The ghostly ruins of Machu Picchu are a dream destination for just about any tourist. They are one of the most significant attractions of South America and the most famous legacy of the Incan empire that still survives. And because of this they continue to be studied closely. Year after year, the mysterious city in the clouds continues to reveal its secrets, although there are some facts that still confound researchers. Here are some of them.

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