Historical Photographs with Fascinating Stories Behind Them

[post_page_title]The first of many[/post_page_title]

There are many historical places all around the world, and Machu Picchu is one that’s on many people’s bucket list. However, it was rediscovered by accident. Explorers were looking for the last Incan stronghold when a local told them about ruins on the hill.

The first of many

They climbed for six days before the team found a local guide who took them to Machu Picchu. The temples were overgrown, but archeologist Hiram Binghman knew it was something great and captured the first photo of the ruins.

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