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Machu Picchu, located in the rocky countryside northwest of Cuzco, is a 15th
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century Inca site. It is believed to have been a religious site for Inca leaders,
11 civilization was nearly wiped out by Spanish invaders in the 16th century.
For hundreds of years, 12 an American archaeologist came across it in 1911,
the place was a secret known only to peasants living in the area.
A World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu
Picchu is Peru’s most visited 13 , welcoming hundreds of thousands of people
a year. 14 tourism and the development of nearby towns continue to cause
harm to the site, which is also home to several endangered species. 15 , the
government has taken steps to protect the site. Entrance is now limited to 2,500 visitors
per day 【題組】12. (A) until (B) while (C) since (D) whereas