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Mark Rice's history explores Machu Picchu's transformation from an obscure ruin into a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction in the twentieth century. Highlighting Hiram Bingham III's pivotal role in its "discovery," the narrative examines how the site became a symbol of national identity for Peru while attracting millions of travelers. The book delves into the cultural and economic implications of this transformation, illustrating Machu Picchu's significance in both global tourism and Peruvian heritage.
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Making Machu Picchu, Mark Rice
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- Title
- Making Machu Picchu
- Subtitle
- The Politics of Tourism in Twentieth-Century Peru
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Rice
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 252
- ISBN13
- 9781469643533
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Mark Rice's history explores Machu Picchu's transformation from an obscure ruin into a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction in the twentieth century. Highlighting Hiram Bingham III's pivotal role in its "discovery," the narrative examines how the site became a symbol of national identity for Peru while attracting millions of travelers. The book delves into the cultural and economic implications of this transformation, illustrating Machu Picchu's significance in both global tourism and Peruvian heritage.