🇵🇪 Peru's ancient Inca city of #MachuPicchu still holds many secrets. Perched at an altitude of nearly 2500m, the ruins are part of the world heritage sites and are visited by thousands of tourists each year. | FRANCE 24 English

Machu Picchu is an ancient city of the Inca Empire, located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is considered one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Key Information about Machu Picchu: History: • Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century by Emperor Pachacuti of the Inca Empire. • It was abandoned in the 16th century following the Spanish conquest. • Despite being deserted, the site was not discovered by the Spaniards at t