The current historical consensus is that Machu Picchu was built as a seasonal residence or estate for Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui (1418–1471), a ruler who greatly expanded the reach of the Inca ...

Machu Picchu was a retreat built by and for the Inca ruler Pachacuti. Burger has suggested it was built for elites wanting to escape the noise and congestion of the city. Brian Bauer, an expert in ...

Inca kings and nobles amassed stupendous riches ... The growth of the empire beyond Cuzco began in 1438 when emperor Pachacuti, which means "he who transforms the earth," strode forth from Cuzco ...

A Glimpse into History Machu Picchu's history is as intriguing as its breathtaking scenery. Built in the 15th century under ...

Machu Picchu, which means “old mountain” in the Quechua language indigenous to the area, is at the top of a lush mountain and was built during the reign of the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438-1471).