Inca Island in the Sky (Full Episode) | Lost Cities with Albert Lin
National Geographic・2 minutes read
Machu Picchu was constructed by the Inca Empire in the mid-5th century, showcasing incredible engineering and design, with a focus on vertical terracing and ceremonial structures. The expedition led by Albert Lin, alongside archaeologist Tom Hardy, uses 21st-century technology like lidar to uncover pre-Inca structures and understand the evolution of beliefs into architecture at ancient sites like Wat.
Insights
- Machu Picchu, built by the Inca Empire in the mid-5th century, showcases intricate architecture like vertical terracing and ceremonial doorways, reflecting their belief in the mountains as gods.
- The expedition led by Albert Lin and Tom Hardy utilizes 21st-century technology like lidar to uncover pre-Inca structures at Wat, revealing an evolution of cultural and religious practices through monumental architecture.
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What is Machu Picchu?
A vast ceremonial city built by the Inca Empire.
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