Ancient monuments like the Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge, and Machu Picchu continue to mystify with their complex construction ...

Machu Picchu lacks the Spanish veneer of Cuzco ... Here, an untouched Andean world penetrates. We surrender to the stone citadel in the sky whose magnificence links with the royalty inside ...

Although the reconstructed temples are the most impressive buildings, Machu Picchu’s most important structure is the Intihuatana or “hitching post of the sun,” a mysterious abstract stone ...

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 ...

He uncovered a few Inca-carved stone walls and bridges but dismissed the ruins and ultimately focused on Machu Picchu. Savoy uncovered much of the rest. So what then was this city that Bingham had ...

Machu Picchu is the granddaddy of archeological sites ... With 2,500 visitors per day wandering around the sacred stones, the temples are starting to topple. Structures that held for more than ...

Visiting Machu Picchu and hiking the Inca Trail was a dream come true. It’s also home to lots of wildlife that has adapted to the stunning, rugged terrain of this ancient Incan city. Powdery stone and ...

Dr. Nilfar Karimova of Fairfield visited one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World in October when she spent a week hiking ...

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 ...

a 20-minute walk from Machu Picchu's entrance. From there, head to the Temple of the Sun to admire the exquisite Incan masonry and a granite stone that may have served as the Inca's calendar.