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Coordinates: 13°09′48″S 72°32′44″W / 13.16333°S 72.54556°W / -13.16333; -72.54556
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Machu Picchu
Machu Pikchu
Map showing location of Machu Picchu in Peru
Map showing location of Machu Picchu in Peru
Shown within Peru
LocationCusco Region, Peru
Coordinates13°09′48″S 72°32′44″W / 13.16333°S 72.54556°W / -13.16333; -72.54556
Height2,430 metres (7,970 ft)
History
Foundedc. 1450
Abandoned1572
CulturesInca civilization
Official nameHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
TypeMixed
Criteriai, iii, vii, ix
Designated1983 (7th session)
Reference no.274
State Party Peru
RegionLatin America and the Caribbean