Machu+Picchu

by Eli**
 * Machu Picchu

Macho Picchu is 70 kilometers northwest of Cuzco, the capital city of the Incan empire. It is about 2350 meters above water level. Machu Picchu is probably the most familiar symbol of the Incan empire and was built over 500 years ago. It's divided into three sectors, the sacred district, the popular district and the district of priests and nobility. Machu Picchu is over 5 sq. mile s. There are over 3000 steps linking every different level. http://www.culturefocus.com/machu-picchu-1small.jpg http://www.cusco.info/machu_picchu.gif RESOURCES: http://www.answers.com/machu%20picchu http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu