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Machu Picchu, the Ancient Inca Citadel on the Eastern Cordillera, Cusco, Peru Royalty Free Stock Photo

Historical place Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru Royalty Free Stock Photo

Machu Picchu, the Ancient Inca Citadel on the Eastern Cordillera, Cusco, Peru

Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca citadel perched high on the Eastern Cordillera of Peru near Cusco, is one of the world's most iconic archaeological sites. Surrounded by misty Andean peaks and lush valleys, this UNESCO World Heritage site reflects the genius of Inca engineering and spiritual culture.