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Machu Picchu |
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Machu Picchu is South America's best known archeological site. Although
know to locals for long time, outside world learned about its existence only
in 1911. It is believed that Machu Picchu once was an important ceremonial
center as the exceptional quality of stonework and ornaments indicate.
Intipunku - 'gate of the sun' is the first point on the Inca trail that
provides view on the Machu Picchu scenery.
The last part of the Inca trail as it arrives to Machu Picchu. The peak in
the distance in Machu Picchu (the old one). It gives the ruins its name.
The tall peak on the right is Huayna Picchu provides a spectacular view on
the ruins from the direction opposite to Intipunku.
Finally the standard picture of the ruins. The peak is Huayna Picchu.
The morning that day was rather foggy...
(c) 1997 by Frantisek Brabec
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