Machu Picchu
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| Address | 08680, Peru |
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| Elevation | 2430 |
| Abandoned | 1539 |
| Founded | C. 1450 |
| State Party | Peru |
| Did you know | There are only two ways to get to Machu Picchu today. |
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| ID | 1355969 |
About Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. Built in the 15th century and later abandoned, it's renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar, intriguing buildings that play on astronomical alignments and panoramic views. Its exact former use remains a mystery.
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Peru protests: Iconic Machu Picchu closed indefinitely
By Kathryn ArmstrongBBC News
Peru has closed its famous tourist site Machu Picchu indefinitely over the ongoing protests against the country's president.
The government said it took the decision to protect tourists and its own citizens.
Hundreds of people, mostly foreigners, are currently thought to currently be stranded at the foot of The Site .
Dozens of people have been killed in months of violent protests, which began after the previous leader was ousted.
The demonstrators are demanding fresh elections and calling for new President Dina Boluarte to Stand Down , which she has So Far refused to do.
In the latest clashes, roads were blocked and police fired teargas at stone-throwing demonstrators in the capital, Lima.
The Stranded tourists at Machu Picchu are the latest to find themselves unable to leave, with the protests disrupting transport services to and from The Site .
Last month, The Authorities had to from nearby who had been stuck for days.
Saturday's closure comes after rail services to The Site were suspended after The Track was damaged by demonstrators.
In a statement, Peru's culture ministry said that those who had already bought tickets would be able to use them for one month after The End of the demonstrations, or else refund them.
Authorities announced on Saturday that another protester had died following demonstrations in the southern region of Puno, where police stations were set On Fire .
At least 58 Peruvians have been injured in the latest clashes.
The European Union has condemned the widespread violence and what it called the " disproportionate" use of force by The Police .
" The EU calls on the government and all political actors to take urgent steps to restore calm and ensure an inclusive dialogue with the participation of civil society and affected communities as The Way out of The Crisis , " it said in a statement.
Demonstrators want Ms Boluarte to step aside and call fresh elections, and for her left-wing predecessor, Pedro Castillo , to be released from custody.
Some regional governors have also called for The President 's resignation.
The country has been through years of political turmoil, which came to a head when Mr Castillo was arrested last month for trying to dissolve Congress.
He is being investigated on charges of rebellion and conspiracy. He denies all the accusations, insisting that he is still the country's legitimate president.
Ms Boluarte has resisted calls to step down and issued a call earlier This Week to Peruvians to ensure their protests were Peaceful .
Source of news: bbc.com
