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| November 23, 2018
Machu Picchu – Peru
Machu Picchu was built in AD 1450 by the Inca Empire and stands 2,430 meters above sea-level. It’s the most visited tourist attraction in Peru receiving nearly 1.5 million people every year.
The city was abandoned by the Incas during the Spanish conquest, and it was only made known to the outside world in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. It was added to the list in 1983 and boasts around 200 structures of religious, astronomical, and ceremonial value.
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