Storybooks logo

Storybooks is now on the app store! Apple App Store Badge Google Play Store Badge

The Secret City of Machu Picchu

Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Peru, there was a hidden city called Machu Picchu. It was nestled high up in the mountains, surrounded by lush green forests and sparkling rivers. The city was built by the ancient Incas, a clever and creative civilization.

A beautiful mountain landscape with a hidden city and a river flowing nearby.

Legend has it that the Incas built Machu Picchu as a sacred place to worship their gods. They believed that the mountains were sacred and held great power. The city was filled with magnificent stone buildings, terraces, and temples. It was a place of wonder and mystery.

Stone buildings, terraces, and temples in a mystical city.

But why did the Incas choose such a remote location to build their city? Well, they wanted to keep it a secret from their enemies. The mountains provided natural protection, making it difficult for anyone to find the hidden city.

Mountains surrounding the city, protecting it from enemies.

For many years, Machu Picchu remained hidden and unknown to the outside world. It was like a secret treasure waiting to be discovered. It wasn't until the year 1911 that an explorer named Hiram Bingham stumbled upon the ancient city.

An explorer named An adventurous explorer with fair skin and blue eyes, wearing a hat and carrying a backpack discovering the hidden city.

Since then, Machu Picchu has become a famous and popular tourist destination. People from all over the world visit the city to marvel at its beauty and learn about the fascinating Inca civilization. It is a place that holds the secrets of the past and reminds us of the ingenuity of ancient civilizations.

Tourists exploring the magnificent city of Machu Picchu.

Read Another Story