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Facts about Machu PicchuYou are now here: Rediscover Machu Picchu / Facts about Machu Picchu
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Approximate period of construction: 14th century Possible purposes of the construction: most probably religious sanctuary or hidden city of rich Incas Meaning of "Machu Picchu": "Old Peak" (Quechuan) Approximate population in the 14th century: 750Number of buildings: 140 Surface area: 13 sqkm (15 sqmi) Height from sea level: 2.350 meters (7.710 feet)Distance from closest large city (in straight line): 70 km (44 mi) northwest from Cuzco Coordinates: 13°9′23″ S 72°32′34″ W Previous number of tourists per year: 400.000 per year or 1.100 per day (2003) Today's number of tourists (estimate): over 1.800.000 per year or 5.000 per day (2006-2007)
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