The Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru, South America. Although known locally, it was not known to the Spanish during the colonial period and was unkno

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The Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru, South America. Although known locally, it was not known to the Spanish during the colonial period and was unknown to the outside world until American historian Hiram Bingham brought it to international attention in 1911.

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