These Wonders of The Earth Are Going Extinct

Published on August 6, 2019 By Jason Albert

Peru has had to control tourist traffic on Machu Picchu

“The Lost City” of Machu Picchu is one of Peru’s most popular tourist destinations and one of the world’s wonders. Sitting atop of the Andes, the 15th century landmark was left abandoned by the Incans and he remains of their home still mostly remains.

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Due to their geographic location, the ruins are at major risk of erosion and landslides which could lead to the entire Lost City being gone. Due to preservation from the Peruvian government, tourist traffic traveling up Machu Picchu has been decreased dramatically.