Peru
Machu Picchu
Welcome to Peru! Machu Picchu is an ancient mountaintop city built by the Inca, hidden among misty peaks.
Why is it famous?
It was hidden from the outside world for centuries, high in the Andes mountains.
It shows the incredible engineering of the Inca civilization.
How was it built?
Inca builders cut and fit stones so precisely that no mortar was needed between them.
They carved terraces into the mountainside for farming at extreme heights.
Amazing facts
It sits 7,970 feet above sea level.
It was built without using wheels, iron tools, or mortar.
Quick facts
- It sits 7,970 feet above sea level.
- It was built without using wheels, iron tools, or mortar.
- It has over 150 buildings including temples and homes.
- It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.