Machu Picchu
UNESCO says Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century and later abandoned after the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. This topic is part of Archaeology within History. This page currently draws on 15 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Machu Picchu trivia questions
Which explorer brought Machu Picchu to broad international attention in 1911?
Answer: Hiram Bingham
Bonus fact: Local people already knew the site, but Bingham publicized it internationally.
In what year did Machu Picchu become widely known outside Peru through Hiram Bingham's expedition?
Answer: 1911
Bonus fact: UNESCO notes that the site had been abandoned when the Spanish conquered the Inca Empire in the 16th century.
Approximately how high above sea level does Machu Picchu stand?
Answer: 2,430 meters
Bonus fact: UNESCO says Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century and later abandoned after the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
Machu Picchu was built mainly in which century?
Answer: 15th century
Bonus fact: The site was abandoned during the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.
Machu Picchu is located in which modern country?
Answer: Peru
Bonus fact: The sanctuary lies in the Peruvian Andes northwest of Cusco.
Which of these functions is documented for structures at Machu Picchu?
Answer: Astronomical observation
Bonus fact: UNESCO notes ceremonial, agricultural, and astronomical functions at the site.
Machu Picchu lies at the meeting point of the Andes and which major ecological region?
Answer: Amazon Basin
Bonus fact: Its setting combines high mountain terrain with tropical forest environments.
Machu Picchu was built by which civilization?
Answer: The Inca
Bonus fact: Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Machu Picchu is a major surviving legacy of which civilization?
Answer: Inca
Bonus fact: The sanctuary contains about 200 structures arranged on a steep mountain ridge.
Approximately how many structures make up the core archaeological complex of Machu Picchu?
Answer: About 200
Bonus fact: The structures include religious, ceremonial, astronomical, agricultural, and residential features.
Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage property in which country?
Answer: Peru
Bonus fact: The historic sanctuary is set high in the Peruvian Andes.
Hiram Bingham III is associated with bringing international attention to which site?
Answer: Machu Picchu
Bonus fact: He reached Machu Picchu in 1911.