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Machu Picchu

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  • Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu

    8 Photos

    Built in the 15th century, Peru's Machu Picchu is one of the most visited sites in South America and an extraordinary example of the Inca Empire's sophistication.

    (8 Photos)
  • Mesoamerican Pyramids
    Mesoamerican Pyramids

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    Explore images of Mesoamerican pyramids from Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Tikal, Palenque and Uxmal. Learn about an ancient calendar as well.

    (14 Photos)
  • South America
    South America

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    From the heights of Angel Falls to the mysteries of Machu Picchu, explore the wonders of South America.

    (10 Photos)

Videos (5)

  • Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu

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    The breathtaking Inca city of Machu Picchu was built atop the Andes mountains in Peru.

    Video Clip (3:42)
  • Mankind Decoded Sneak Peek
    Mankind Decoded Sneak Peek

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    Check out a sneak peek of the upcoming series Mankind Decoded.

    Video Clip (5:03)
  • Chachapoya History
    Chachapoya History

    Video Clip (3:07)

    In ancient Mexico, Chachapoyans and Incas battled for supremacy.

    Video Clip (3:07)
  • Mankind in 2 Minutes
    Mankind in 2 Minutes

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    Experience the story of Mankind in 2 Minutes.

    Video Clip (2:12)
  • This Day in History: 07/24/1911 - Machu Picchu Discovered
    This Day in History: 07/24/1911 - Machu Picchu Discovered

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    In a This Day in History video, learn that on July 24, 1911 an American explorer, Hiram Bingham, time-traveled to the lost culture of the fabled Inca empire, which disappeared with the Spanish conquests.

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