Le Machu Picchu témoigne de la puissance et de l'ingéniosité de l'Empire Inca. Il est une merveille archéologique du monde antique. Mais pourquoi a-t-il été déserté ? | National Geographic

Machu Picchu is an ancient city of the Inca Empire, located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is considered one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Key Information about Machu Picchu: History: • Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century by Emperor Pachacuti of the Inca Empire. • It was abandoned in the 16th century following the Spanish conquest. • Despite being deserted, the site was not discovered by the Spaniards at t