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Machu Picchu's impressive ruins are Peru's foremost tourist attraction. During its 15th- and 16th-century prime the fortified site was an important stop on the Inca highway.
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Named in 2007 as one of the new seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu is a towering Incan citadel of stone.
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Journey to Peru’s ancient Inca ruins and see the influence of the past on the people who live there. Get photos and wallpaper.
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Mysterious and spectacular ancient monuments confound scientists and dazzle travelers to this Andean nation.


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