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.
Strange Facts about Machu Picchu you May Not Know
The terraces of Machu Picchu
It was long thought that the terraces around the ancient city were used for agriculture but recent evidence indicates that their function was to balance the city and prevent it from falling in the precipice below.
It was long thought that the terraces around the ancient city were used for agriculture but recent evidence indicates that their function was to balance the city and prevent it from falling in the precipice below.
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