Machu Picchu & The Lost City of the Incas

The city is divided into two main areas: the agricultural sector and the urban sector.

The agricultural area consists of terraces, carved into the hillside, used for cultivation, demonstrating advanced understanding in farming and irrigation.

The urban sector includes temples, plazas, and residential buildings.

The Temple of the Sun and the Room of the Three Windows are also particularly notable for their astronomical alignments, displaying the Incas’ sophisticated understanding of astronomy.

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