Study suggests we have been calling Machu Picchu by the wrong name
Reviewing centuries-old documents and more recent field notes, researchers conclude the Incan name of the site was “Huayna Picchu.”
Source: jpost.com
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By any name, Peruvian ruins still a world wonder
For decades, the breathtaking ruins that have drawn hundreds of thousands of tourists to Peru every year have gone by the name Machu Picchu, or "Old Mountain" in Quechua, the language of the Incas spoken by millions today.
Source: arkansasonline.com
Name of Peru's Machu Picchu under review - HeritageDaily
Mach Picchu was brought to the world’s attention, when in 1911 the American historian and explorer Hiram Bingham travelled to the region looking for the old Inca capital. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News
Source: heritagedaily.com
The Site Called 'Machu Picchu' Had Another Name First, Researchers Say
For decades, the ancient Incan ruins in Peru have been called Machu Picchu. But the original name was Picchu or Huayna Picchu, according to two researchers.
Source: nytimes.com
After 100 Years, A Correction: Study Says It's Huayana, Not Machu Picchu
The study has been based on the notes of explorer Hiram Bigham, who rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911.
Source: ndtv.com