Machu Picchu

Famous Places

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students will learn about a fortress city of the ancient Incas that was built in the 1400s and is located high in the Andes mountains range in central Peru, South America.

This lesson mentions war. Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
South America
Peru
landmarks
history
recreation
interpretive

Vocabulary

estate
retreat
palace
craftsmen
terrace
irrigation
steep
slope
priests
abandon
guide
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A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane