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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sun Jul 14, 2024, 05:07 PM Jul 2024

On this day, July 14, 1902, an expedition led by Agustin Lizarraga discovered the Incan city of Machu Picchu.

Nine years before Hiran Bingham

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_14

• 1902 – An expedition led by Peruvian explorer and farmer Agustín Lizárraga discovered the Incan city of Machu Picchu (pictured).


Machu Picchu
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On this day, July 14, 1902, an expedition led by Agustin Lizarraga discovered the Incan city of Machu Picchu. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2024 OP
Thanks, mahatma! 70sEraVet Jul 2024 #1
Interesting,,, Thanks for the diversion from the noise tazcat Jul 2024 #2

70sEraVet

(5,615 posts)
1. Thanks, mahatma!
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 05:46 PM
Jul 2024

The Wikipedia entry is interesting reading. Apparently, this was one of those 'accidental discoveries'.
Keep your eyes peeled! You never know what ancient mysteries lie at your feet!

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