Machu+Picchu,+Peru



Facts About Machu Picchu:


 * Maccu Picchu in the Quechua Indian Language means "Old Mountain"
 * This landmark is made up of 150 buildings including temples and sactuaries
 * Stones that were used to build the city were over 50 lbs., but no wheels were used. Instead hundreds of men pushed these stones up the mountain!
 * It was an astronomical observatory and its sacred Intihuatana stone accurately indicates the two equinoxes. Twice a year, the sun directly shines over the stone without any shadow being shown!

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