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The reason the Incas built Machu Picchu on two fault lines
The rupture of the Earth's crust provided a suitable source of granite to help the Incas save the energy to build Machu Pichu.
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Archeology
Children's remains are placed on top of a volcano to withstand lightning strikes
The Incas once brought the bodies of sacrificed children to the volcano with the idea that being struck by lightning meant that the gods were satisfied.
Animal world
Birds are funny in appearance but very dangerous
Do not let the birds with funny, cute appearance fool you, they are not as gentle as you think.
Archeology
The girl's remains revealed the terrifying power of the Inca empire
The might of the great Inca empire was partly built on a cruel and fearsome terror power, which the four found remains have shown.
Health
What is Quinoa County? Gold benefits of quinoa seeds for health
Originating from South America thousands of years ago and known as the 'mother grain' of Inca, quinoa is still worthy of the name 'superfood'.
Archeology
Detected more than 2,200 pieces of pottery and pre-Inca period objects
Preliminary archaeological research shows that these are tools used by the ancients for hunting, farming and household use.
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From the distinguished school in Puma Punku
Researchers have long fascinated the number of megalithic blocks used to build this building. Recently, they also encountered a phenomenon from a different school in Pum…
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The unexpected truth about the last Inca suspension bridge
Keshwa Chaca is the last remaining suspension bridge of the Incas. This bridge crosses the Apurimac River in Canas Province, Peru.
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Why do we like gold?
Many of us like gold rings, gold and gold bars, because of its safe reputation.
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The wonderful beauty of the sacred valley of the Incas
Sacred Valley is the name of the sacred valley of the Incas, where there are unique ancient architectures that so far have not been solved.
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Amazing facts about the Incas
Inca civilization is world famous with many achievements for life as well as interesting secrets about the lives of people in that period. The 14-year-old female sacrifi…
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Legend of the Silver Mountain of the Inca Kingdom
It was gold and silver that attracted Spanish people to the expeditions and conquests of America. In the 1530s, less than 50 years after Christopher Columbus set foot on…
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The great trail of the Inca empire
The Inca Trail, which leads to the ancient city of Machu Picchu, is a dreamland of adventurers and adventure travelers around the world.
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New discovery of mummy Virgin 500 years old
New research has shown that this mummy used coca leaves and alcohol during the months before his death.