It would be essential, I reasoned, particularly before any pilgrimage to the legendary archaeological site, Machu Picchu ... headed for Bolivia in search of work in the salt mines, Guevara ...

Question: I have noticed that between work they ate guinea pigs ... monuments are built out of different stone. For example, the stonework at Machu Picchu is largely white granite; the stonework ...

Get your Indiana Jones-style fedora ready for a modern-day armchair expedition of places rediscovered after centuries—and ...

Did you know that Machu Picchu was once home to around 750 people? It was constructed between 1438 and 1470 by Emperor Pachacutec. This historic site is rich in culture, attracting both scholars and ...

A few days ago, we were elbow to elbow with tourists at Machu Picchu, the famed tucked-into ... Much of the earthen and stone structures have deteriorated with time, but their scale is not lost.

From the Great Wall of China to the iconic Taj Mahal, uncover the fascinating histories and cultural significance of the New ...

Are you familiar with old civilizations that created wonders that are celebrated even today? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue is “Ancient builder of Machu Picchu,” which tests your knowledge of history ...

The Nomination files produced by the States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to ...

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu will reopen on Wednesday, Peruvian officials have announced. The Unesco World Heritage site, which is visited by thousands of tourists a day, was closed more than ...