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July 30, 2006

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is an Inca site in Peru perched high upon a rock in a narrow saddle between two sharp mountain peaks. Spreading over 5 sq mi (13 sq km), with over 3,000 steps linking its many different levels, the imposing city is one of the largest pre-Columbian sites found virtually intact. It contains rare examples of religious monuments, including a carved stone, a small tower, and a cave with a masonry entrance. What does "Machu Picchu" mean in the South American language of Quechua?
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