First published in the 1950s, this is a classic account of the discovery in 1911 of the lost city of Machu Picchu.

The following pages represent some of the results of four journeys into the interior of Peru and also many explorations into the labyrinth of early writings which treat of the Incas and their Land.

Bingham's meticulous attention to detail and sense of adventure make this book a compelling read for both scholars and armchair explorers alike.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

"In the variety of its charms and the power of its spell, I know of no other place in the weld which can compare with it." ―Hiram Bingham - A Classic Book! - Includes the Original Illustrations

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Modern archaeological research has since determined that the site was not a religious center but a royal estate to which Inca leaders and their entourage repaired during the Andean summer.[7] A key element of the expeditions' legacy are the ...