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What ancient Incan citadel, perched high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, is famous for its sophisticated dry-stone construction?
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Chichen Itza
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- Chichen Itza
- Petra
- Angkor Wat
- Machu Picchu
Explanation & Context
Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Sacred Valley. Its precise original purpose remains a mystery, though it was likely a royal estate or sacred religious site for Inca leaders.
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