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The View From Machu Picchu
Three Peruvian Indians stand in traditional dress on a masonry ledge of the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu and look out over a deep valley at one of the Amazons source streams, early 20th Century. The site was a palace and temple complex, probably used as a seasonal retreat by Incan nobility. It was probably built in the mid-1400s and was inhabited until the Spanish Conquest in 1532. It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. (Photo by Henry Clay Gipson/Frederic Lewis/Getty Images)
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Frederic Lewis
Media ID 11925940
© 2006 Getty Images
Adventure America Canyon Cliff Costume Culture Dress Exploration Feature Geological Inca Lost Native Peruvian Pre Columbian Rockface Ruins South Stonework Traditional Valley Wall Chasm Incan Incas Quechua
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The View From Machu Picchu - A Glimpse into Incan Nobility's Seasonal Retreat
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. In this print captured by Henry Clay Gipson, we are transported back to the early 20th century and presented with a mesmerizing view from the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. Three Peruvian Indians, adorned in their vibrant traditional dress, stand proudly on a masonry ledge overlooking a deep valley that houses one of the Amazon's source streams. Machu Picchu, once a palace and temple complex reserved for Incan nobility during their seasonal retreats, is an awe-inspiring testament to pre-Columbian culture. Built in the mid-1400s and inhabited until the Spanish Conquest in 1532, it remained hidden from the world until its rediscovery by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. The photograph showcases not only the intricate stonework and architectural marvels of this lost city but also highlights its breathtaking natural surroundings. The towering cliffs and chasms create a dramatic backdrop against which these Peruvian natives proudly pose. As we gaze upon this image, we cannot help but feel drawn into an adventure filled with archaeological wonders and exploration. It serves as a reminder of both our human history and our innate curiosity to uncover ancient mysteries. Frederic Lewis has masterfully curated this piece from Fine Art Storehouse, allowing us to appreciate not only its historical significance but also its artistic beauty. This photo print
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