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And perhaps nothing is more symbolic of their culture than the great archeological site ofMachu Picchu.
Though its located just 50 miles from Cusco, it appears a world away.
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7 Impressive Facts About Machu Picchu
Its more than one building.
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Machu Picchu isnt a single piece of architecture, but rather a complex of over 150 buildings.
These include baths and residences, as well as sanctuaries and temples.
Its located a lot higher than you might think.
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Locals recommend chewing on coca leaves to help relieve symptoms.
This includes building over 600 terraces to ensure that that structures could not slide down the mountain.
This water was also used for the complex irrigation systems that watered the farmland that fed the population.
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These systems were so well constructed that theyd still work today after a few minor repairs.
It fits together like a jigsaw puzzle.
Each stone was chiseled to perfection in a technique calledashlar.
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This means that everything fits together so snuggling that no mortar was used at all at Machu Picchu.
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Its name has significant meaning.
Many interpret this to mean that Machu Picchu means Old Mountain.
It was the emperors vacation home.
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The Spanish never found it.
When theSpanish conquistadorsbrought an end to the Inca Empire, they destroyed most of their cities.
Luckily, they dont appear to have ever come upon Machu Picchu.
