Machu Picchu - Latest Finding

[Knight-Dragon]

Came across the following article in the NY Times, which is pretty interesting...

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/18/science/social/18INCA.html

Based on the latest research (on Spanish records and forgotten Machu Picchu excavated relics in a Yale basement), apparently Machu Picchu wasn't any final Incan bastion, or Incan lost city.

It was a private estate of the Incan emperor, or what the head of state was known as. Sort of like a Incan version of Camp David, on a more grandiose scale. A private retreat for the emperor and important nobles and visitors.

Read the articles for the full report.

 

[napoleon526]

There was a great article on this topic in a recent issue of Smithsonian Magazine. Read it if you can!

 

[Mongoloid Cow]

I saw a documentary on this.

 

[Knight-Dragon]

Originally posted by napoleon526
There was a great article on this topic in a recent issue of Smithsonian Magazine. Read it if you can!

I doubt if I can find a copy in Singapore... I'll have to check out the libraries, or is there an online version?

 

[thedirk]

I could handle having that as my personal retreat. It's certainly better than what you get for a palace in Civ

 

[West German]

Yes, wouldn't mind that as aprivate residents!

 

[Nobunagatenno]

i have some photos taken there. should i post them here???

 

[napoleon526]

Sure. Sounds neat!

 

[Nobunagatenno]

picture 1

 

[Nobunagatenno]

picture 2

 

[Nobunagatenno]

picture 3