Machu Picchu (Old Mountain) is the site of an ancient Inca city, in the Andes of Peru. Situated at 2,430 meters (8,000 feet), this UNESCO World Heritage site is often referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”, it is one of the best known symbols of the ancient Inca Empire, and is one of the famous and spectacular ruins in the world. In addition, it is one of the new wonders of the modern world, a visit to Peru would not be complete without visiting Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu is the ancient Inca city, rediscovered in the 20th century, but for some reason, it was completely abandoned about 100 years later.
Unfortunately, most of the cities built by the Incas were destroyed by the Spanish conquerors, but Machu Picchu was in a hidden place, invisible to them, that’s why this place survived, this monumental place and most of its assets are well preserved.