Machu Picchu

We're still amazed that we were actually there and took this picture!The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world. Machu Picchu (meaning 'Old Peak' in the Quechua language) was revered as a sacred place from a far earlier time. (from: http://www.sacredsites.com/americas/peru/machu_picchu.html)

Peru--Enigmatic Ruins of the Incan Empire

October 1st 2005
Our first country was Peru, land of the gallant Incas. Over 4 weeks we barnstormed the Nasca mystery lines; strolled through charming cities and monasteries; spotted parrots, crocodiles & leopards in the Amazon; sailed to the floating, reed villages of Lake Titicaca; and explored the sacred ruins of Machu Picchu. To open the photo album, double click on the first photo. Na ... read more

South America » Peru

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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