I have always dreamt to go to Peru and see by
my own eyes this incredible place which is covered by mystery, Machu Picchu. I
am sure that all of you have heard at least once about an Inca city which was
built on a mountain almost 2, 430 meters above sea level. Machu Picchu presents
a perfect combination of green spaces with pre-Columbian civilization.
The etymology of the city is quite interesting,
the word machu in the Quechua
language means ‘old ‘ or according others researchers can mean ‘old person’.
What is more, the second part of the name picchu
has meaning of ‘peak or simply mountain with a broad base that ends in
sharp peaks’.
It is probably that Machu Picchu was built between 1450-1460. Many of the archaeologists who occupy
themselves with the examination of this area claim that the city was risen as an
estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti. The city had existed before the Spanish
conquistadors arrived to America, but thanks to American historian Hiram
Bingham achived internacional fame and interested among people.
In my modest opinion, Machu Picchu should be on
a list of each world explorer as a place worth visiting. In addition, visiting
the holy city like some of Inca people say, gives to us a great opportunity to
find out how many effort was put to build such an amazing citadel in such a
difficult localization. For sure, it required a good organization and ideal
plan. I am still amazed, how they did it in that century. Well, as we can see
everything is possible even if there is no adequate equipment.
I hope I manage to go there as soon as
possible. And I wish you the same if you have this desire too J
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