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
Who discovered the city in the clouds?
Today it is widely believed that it was discovered by Yale University professor Hiram Bingham but the truth is that to reach Machu Picchu, he was guided by the writings of Dutch researchers who had already been there a century earlier.
Today it is widely believed that it was discovered by Yale University professor Hiram Bingham but the truth is that to reach Machu Picchu, he was guided by the writings of Dutch researchers who had already been there a century earlier.
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