Seeing Machu Picchu
“fairly took my breath
away,” recalled Bing-
ham, whose work drew
worldwide attention
to the ruins in 1913.
The royal retreat, with
its precision-cut stones
and perfectly placed
cascades of terraces,
is evidence of the
Inca’s masterful build-
ing skills.
HIRAM BINGHAM
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