The Inca: Machu Picchu, The Lost Incan Citadel

Presented by Maria Chester

The Citadel of Machu Picchu is located north-west of Cusco at 2,430 m above sea level and is surrounded by a deep precipice. It comprises 172 buildings. Machu Picchu was built by Inca Pachacutec who was the first Inca to go beyond the Cusco Valley. It is divided into two large sectors with the urban sector surrounded by the agricultural sector and the peak Wayna Picchu is often considered a third sector. Machu Picchu had areas reserved for craftsmen and a wall separated the sacred area from the residential area. It had an Acllahuasi (House for the Chosen Women), a solar temple; barracks for the warriors, baths, fountains, aqueducts, corn storage, fertile terraces and its fountains had, and still have, fresh running water.

Dates and Locations

Friday 18 July 2025 Brisbane River (QLD)

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