feb 17, 1450 - City of Machu Picchu

Description:

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Central highlands, Peru. Inka

Built as a royal estate for first Inka emperor
Pachacuti Inka Yupanqui. He would reside here only part of the year.

Known as an aeropolis

3 days walk from Cusco

Function:
Residence, Feasts, religious ceremonies, and administer affairs of the empire

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