History of Machu Picchu


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History of Machu Picchu

PowerPoint Presentation History of Machu Picchu Image Source:- machupicchu.org Table of Content • History of Machu Picchu. • Abandonment of Machu Picchu. • Secrets of Machu Picchu. • Impact of Tourism. • Environmental issue. • Panoramic View. History of Machu Picchu • It constructed around 1950-1960 By Incas which is constructed in Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District in Peru. • It constructs 7,970 feet above sea level and covers 80,000 acres. • It Built in classical Inca style with polished dry- stone wall. • Machu Picchu placed in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru. • Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows are three primary structure. • American historian Hiram Bingham was the one who searched this and gave international attention to Machu Picchu in 1911. • Vilcabamba was the capital if Inca and later but in 1572 Spanish defeated it. • To give a better idea to tourists how building originally appeared, Most of the building has been reconstructed. Secrets of Machu Picchu • Not the Lost City of the Inca. • Most things are still invisible. • There is a Hidden museum also. • There is secret temple. • It helps you with directions. • End of Pilgrimage. Abandonment of Machu Picchu • One main reason, Why Machu Picchu was not able to survive is Collapse of Inca. • Spinach came in 16th Century and started their military campaigns in Inca. • By this Inca capital fall in 1572. Impact of Tourism • Local people become tour guide for tourists. • Increasing tourism is effecting the land of Machu Picchu. • Job opportunities are increasing day by day for local people cause of tourism. • Tourists get effected cause of altitude Sickness. • During climbing hiker are not only suffering physically but also emotionally. • Tourism is effecting Environment day by day. • Trees are cutting down for cooking, heating and other stuff. • People are throwing their stuff there. • Weather of that place is creating problem for tourists. Environmental Issues Panoramic View Image Source:- en.wikipedia.org Image Source:- en.wikipedia.org Thank You