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Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu, the citadel perched high in the Andes Mountains of Peru?
The answer
The Inca Empire
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The Inca built Machu Picchu in the 15th century in what is now Peru. Archaeologists often interpret it as a royal estate associated with Emperor Pachacuti, although no contemporary written record confirms that purpose. The site stands high in the Andes.
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