Built at the height of the Incan civilization in what is now Peru, Machu Picchu was rediscovered one hundred years ago on 24 July, 1911.

Here’s a cool fact to share with children visiting Machu Picchu in Peru—the place probably would never have been discovered without the help of a kid just like them. You see, after two years ...

Machu Picchu's true purpose remains a mystery but some scientists think they know why it was built, Unearthed looks at the evidence.

Machu Picchu was a mystery for centuries until American archaeologist Hiram Bingham found it in 1911. He was searching for the last Inca capitals, like Vitcos and Vilcabamba.

Machu Picchu is sometimes incorrectly called "the lost city of the Incas." But archaeological evidence indicates that no more ...

Incas Built Machu Picchu Over Tectonic Faults on Purpose, Potentially Solving Mystery of Monument's Extreme Location Published Sep 24, 2019 at 11:15 AM EDT Updated Oct 11, 2019 at 3:18 PM EDT By ...

Trip overview From the Sacred Valley of the Inca to the magical heights of Machu Picchu to the natural wonders of the Ballestas Islands. This extraordinary journey reveals Peru's enduring charm, ...

Unlocking the mysteries of Machu Picchu in Peru What was this place, occupied by the Incan Empire, from about the early 1400s to the mid-1500s?

Hundreds of tourists have been left stranded in Machu Picchu following protests in Peru. Unrest sparked by dissent over the country’s new president has resulted in dozens of deaths this week.

Machu Picchu This Peruvian city was discovered over 100 years ago, but archaeologists are still trying to solve the mystery of its purpose.