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Machu Picchu
Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472), then abandoned a century later at the time of the Spanish Conquest. It’s also possible that most of its inhabitants died from smallpox introduced by travelers, before the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the area. It was a hot, sunny day when we were there so I added some texture for a more nuanced atmosphere! Textures by pareeerica and Tim_in_Ohio.
Machu Picchu
Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472), then abandoned a century later at the time of the Spanish Conquest. It’s also possible that most of its inhabitants died from smallpox introduced by travelers, before the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the area. It was a hot, sunny day when we were there so I added some texture for a more nuanced atmosphere! Textures by pareeerica and Tim_in_Ohio.