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The narrative explores the transformation of Machu Picchu from an obscure ruin to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourism hub. It highlights Hiram Bingham III's pivotal role in its "discovery" in 1911 and examines how the site has become a symbol of national identity for Peru. Through the twentieth century, the book delves into the cultural and economic impacts of the travel boom surrounding Machu Picchu, showcasing its significance in both local and global contexts.
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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
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 252
- ISBN13
- 9781469643526
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The narrative explores the transformation of Machu Picchu from an obscure ruin to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourism hub. It highlights Hiram Bingham III's pivotal role in its "discovery" in 1911 and examines how the site has become a symbol of national identity for Peru. Through the twentieth century, the book delves into the cultural and economic impacts of the travel boom surrounding Machu Picchu, showcasing its significance in both local and global contexts.