Summary
High in the mountains of Peru sits Machu Picchu, a stone city built by the Inca without wheels or iron tools — a wonder that still amazes us today.
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Discussion
High in the mountains of Peru sits Machu Picchu, a stone city built by the Inca without wheels or iron tools — a wonder that still amazes us today.
- Where did the Inca build Machu Picchu, and why is that surprising?
- How did they build a stone city without modern tools?
- What does Machu Picchu tell us about how clever the Inca were?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Inca, terrace, empire.
Try it: Try stacking blocks or books so they balance without glue or tape. What makes them stay?