Machu Picchu: The Majestic Incan Citadel and its Sudden Abandonment

Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan marvel nestled in Peru’s Andes Mountains, was abandoned a century after its construction around 1450 AD. Rediscovered in 1911 by Yale University’s Hiram Bingham, this site boasts over 150 structures, from baths and houses to temples and sanctuaries. Despite its status as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.