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Machu Picchu: The New Seventh Wonder of the World

May 9, 2010 By

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THE MYSTERIES OF MACHU PICCHU

No one really knows why this ancient city was built, who built it, and for exactly what reason.  Equally baffling is why it was abandoned 100 years Photo Courtesy:inspiringcameramanuklater. In modern day, visitors to Machu Picchu resonate the feeling of a magical, higher, power being present when they entered the site.  As we continue to learn more about Machu Picchu, there is no doubt that the theories will change – but one thing will remain – it is a masterpiece and definitely one of the places to see before your time here on Earth expires.

Machu Picchu, so amazing that in 2007, it was named one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World.”

Help to shape history by sharing your pictures and experiences of Machu Picchu with us here at Historic Mysteries.

REFERENCES:
www.sacredsites.com
www.peru-machupicchu.com
wikipedia

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Madeleine Noa is a freelance writer from Honolulu, Hawaii who has published articles on a wide range of topics including spas, real estate development in Hawaii, entertainment, luxury yachts, and history. She is also a copywriter and creates sales collateral for small businesses and corporations. She has been an associate writer for "IN" Magazine and "Second City" Magazine, having been published 13 times between the two publications. She currently is involved in the alternative energy industry and in helping to sustain a symphonic orchestra in Hawaii.
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  1. 3
    sharialoha says:
    June 3, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    Macchu Picchu is truly amazing. Upon seeing it, to imagine how it was created by humans is unfathomable. Definitley a once in a lifetime experience!

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    Madeleine Noa says:
    May 10, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    During three trips to Machu Picchu, Bingham excavated hundreds, even thousands of objects and took them back with him to Yale and made them part of an exhibition at Yale’s Peabody Museum. many of the relics taken remain unknown until today. Peru made many legal efforts to get them back and finally, in 2007, an agreement was reached. Yale University has agreed to return the artifacts to Peru where it belongs.

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    aviatorhawaii says:
    May 10, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    I read that Hiram bingham took back with alot of artifacts from the site while excavating it and that Peru is asking for it back.