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Machu Picchu
(Machu Pic¦chu)
Pronunciation:
/ˌmɑːtʃuː ˈpiːtʃuː/
a fortified Inca town in the Andes in Peru, which the invading Spaniards never found. It is famous for its dramatic position, perched high on a steep-sided ridge.
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