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The Lost City of Machu Picchu
■Summary
This book describes Machu Picchu that one of the famous ancient ruins. It located nearly 8,000 feet up in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Julio who is tour guide says Machu Picchu has a magic attraction. It is a city with a long history more than 500 years. It has a high level of civilization. However it was not discovered a long time. Because it is a dense fog that make difficultly to reach there. It is a reason that Machu Picchu is called The Lost City. In short, it was lost to the outside of the world long time. When the Inca civilization ended few people knew that Machu Picchu ever existed. Hiram Bingham who is an explorer found it again in 1911. But that time almost all people are not interested in Machu Picchu. Some people in Peru hope that even more tourists because of an economy develop. Today Machu Picchu is a one of famous sightseeing spot. As one intends it makes improvement of the economy in Peru. It is the occurrence of an issue to be contrary to this interest. There are lots of tourists in the Machu Picchu. There is not Lost City any longer furthermore be anxious for the precious remains of an ancient civilization is being destroyed by tourist who is heartless.
■Impressions
Personally, I like this book. I am interested in the history story especially archaeological story. When I have visited an archeological museum, I did not notice this issue that there are too match people and fear about destroyed. It is easy to visit there. However we have to know environmental protection of Machu Picchu in advance. I strongly believe we should arrange the number of tourists to keep the world heritage. In my opinion, the Machu Picchu is the most exquisite ruins of the South America. Someday I would like to visit there with concerning environmental issue.
The Lost City of Machu Picchu
■Summary
This book describes Machu Picchu that one of the famous ancient ruins. It located nearly 8,000 feet up in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Julio who is tour guide says Machu Picchu has a magic attraction. It is a city with a long history more than 500 years. It has a high level of civilization. However it was not discovered a long time. Because it is a dense fog that make difficultly to reach there. It is a reason that Machu Picchu is called The Lost City. In short, it was lost to the outside of the world long time. When the Inca civilization ended few people knew that Machu Picchu ever existed. Hiram Bingham who is an explorer found it again in 1911. But that time almost all people are not interested in Machu Picchu. Some people in Peru hope that even more tourists because of an economy develop. Today Machu Picchu is a one of famous sightseeing spot. As one intends it makes improvement of the economy in Peru. It is the occurrence of an issue to be contrary to this interest. There are lots of tourists in the Machu Picchu. There is not Lost City any longer furthermore be anxious for the precious remains of an ancient civilization is being destroyed by tourist who is heartless.
■Impressions
Personally, I like this book. I am interested in the history story especially archaeological story. When I have visited an archeological museum, I did not notice this issue that there are too match people and fear about destroyed. It is easy to visit there. However we have to know environmental protection of Machu Picchu in advance. I strongly believe we should arrange the number of tourists to keep the world heritage. In my opinion, the Machu Picchu is the most exquisite ruins of the South America. Someday I would like to visit there with concerning environmental issue.