Remnants of a Forgotten Place Silence cloaks the desolate ruins atop the mountain, and an early morning fog wraps its tendrils around the worn stone, slowly thinning as the tentative sun creeps higher into the sky, leaving a path of oranges, pinks, and reds as it goes. Suddenly, the silence is broken by the heavy treading of many sneakers. A group of people emerges from the jungles surrounding the ruins, gasping in pleasure at the breathtaking sight before them: Machu Picchu. Just like so many others before them, these people have traveled quite a long distance just to have the chance of laying their eyes on this sacred site. For many, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Machu Picchu, to this day, still lures tourists to it with its mysterious past and the tale of its stunning discovery. OR Because of its elusive past and the miraculous tale of its discovery, Machu Picchu, to this day, draws thousands of tourists to it each year. …show more content…
Machu Picchu’s story began as the Inca land increased (“Machu” … Customized para 3). Machu Picchu was built on the eastern side of the mountain range of Vilcanota, which was roughly eighty miles away from Cusco (“Machu”... Customized para 6). Furthermore, it was built at a height of ten thousand feet, thus making it a hard place to try and seize if any enemies wished to capture it (“Machu”... Britannica para