In 1981, the Peruvian government named Machu Picchu a Historic Sanctuary. Two years later in 1983, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site. An intern

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In 1981, the Peruvian government named Machu Picchu a Historic Sanctuary. Two years later in 1983, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site. An internet poll in 2007 gave Machu Picchu a new international title as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Taken @Cusco, Peru

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