Machu Picchu: Diverse Perspectives

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For most people, this view (photo above) is the one most associated with Machu Picchu, the broad mountainous prominence dotted with ancient buildings, sharp peaks towering above them. It is little wonder this place is the most instantly recognizable icon of Inca civilization for so many.
Yet a closer look gives a greater insight in to how it must have felt to live there, its thick stone walls echoing to the sounds of everyday life. Take a look at Machu Picchu from different perspectives.