History 101: Machu Picchu

National Geographic
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Anthropology Archaeology
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History 101: Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a testament to the power and ingenuity of the Inca empire. Built without the use of mortar, metal tools, or the wheel, Machu Picchu stands as an archaeological wonder of the ancient world. But why was it built—and deserted?
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