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Archaeologists estimate that it was built during the 15th century by the Incas,
but its function remains a mystery. It is also known that it was populated by a
large number of inhabitants, but only by nobles, priests and the "Aqllas" (Virgins
of the Sun). There was also a population of peasants who worked the fields but
did not live inside the citadel.
The city is divided into 3 areas: 2 populated areas and the agricultural sector,
which is a vast system of terraces and irrigation canals. The urban sector was
divided into two neighborhoods, in one of them are the most important temples
like the sun, as well as the Royal Chamber.
in the other neighborhood are located the houses of the nobles and the convent
of the "Virgins of the Sun"
The surroundings are impressive, The Citadel is built on top of a hill surrounded
by the Urubamba River and a mountainous chain, it looks like the center of a
mountain ring.
Perhaps the greatest attraction of Machu Picchu is the level of technological
development achieved by its builders in the field of architecture and stone work.
The joints of the stones in some of the environments are so narrow that even a
pin could not be inserted.
The most significant stone is the "Intihuatana" or solar calendar, which allowed
the Incas to know precisely the seasons and the weather throughout the year.
However, many find in Machu Picchu more than history and ancient
technologies, but also an energy and peace that surrounds everyone who
arrives and visits such a mysterious place.
It is today universally known, both for its imposing and original ruins, and for its
incomparable situation on the edge of an abyss, in whose depths the stormy
waters of the Urubamba River Run.
Even today, it is a mystery how they managed to bring immense blocks of stone
to the top of the mountain and build so spectacular exponent of their knowledge
and culture.
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MACHUPICCHU Map
INTIHUATANA