Machu Picchu - The Secrets of the Inca Builders

Podcast: Secrets of the Centuries · Secrets of the Centuries

Opublikowano: 2026-10-25

Perched high in the Andes mountains, Machu Picchu remains one of the world's most remarkable archaeological achievements, constructed by the Inca Empire during the 15th century. Built under the direction of Emperor Pachacuti, the site showcases master stonemasonry and advanced engineering designed to harmonize with its sacred landscape. Because Spanish conquistadors never located the settlement, its nearly two hundred structures have survived centuries of harsh weather and seismic activity. To tame the precipitous terrain and prevent catastrophic landslides, the Incas sculpted the slopes into terraces and established an intricate underground drainage system. Furthermore, recent radiocarbon dating suggests that construction...