The “discovery” of the lost city of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham in January 1911 is regarded as one of the most significant finds for archaeologists. Machu Picchu wasn’t the intended discovery. Find out what happened. Take your students into the high Andes to discovery an abandoned city . Why was this city built? Why was it abandoned? Why did it remain hidden? Share the frustration of Hiram Bingham as he stood looking into the clouds. Understand his elation when the clouds lifted to reveal this special location. Finally, find out why this city ruins qualify the location for World Heritage listing and the added recognition as one of the 7 New Wonders of the world. Walk slowly around the site. The air is quite thin.
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