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Lost City of the Incas Pdf, Epub, Ebook LOST CITY OF THE INCAS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Hiram Bingham, Hugh Thomson | 320 pages | 28 Oct 2003 | Orion Publishing Co | 9781842125854 | English | London, United Kingdom Vilcabamba: “the lost city of the Incas” | Willka Travel The seafaring Spanish conquered the Incan capital Cuzco and moved the seat of power to coastal Lima. In their records, the conquistadors mention numerous other Incan cities, but not Machu Picchu. Therefore, no one is certain what function the city served. Machu Picchu was known to only a few Peruvian farmers until when an American historian named Hiram Bingham almost stumbled across it while searching for the lost city of Vilcabamba. Bingham found buildings thickly overgrown with vegetation. He thought at first he had found Vilcabamba, and he returned several times to dig at the site and try and solve its mysteries. Vilcabamba was later found to be much further into the jungle. Throughout the s and s, archaeologists from Peru and the United States continued to clear away the forest from the ruins, and later expeditions also attempted to solve the Machu Picchu mystery. Over years later we still don't know much about the city. Current speculation is that the Incas had already deserted Machu Picchu before the Spanish arrived in Peru. This would explain why the Spanish chronicles do not mention it. One thing is certain. Machu Picchu has so many ornamental sites with exceptionally high-quality stone works that it must have been an important ceremonial center at some point in Incan history. Interestingly, in archaeologists found a city larger than Machu Picchu just five kilometers north of the city. They have named this "new" city Maranpampa or Mandorpampa. Maybe Maranpampa will help solve the mystery of Machu Picchu. For now, visitors have to come to their own conclusions as to its purpose. Getting to Machu Picchu can be half the fun. Most people go to Machu Picchu via the most popular route--fly to Cuzco, train to Aguas Calientes, and bus the last five miles to the ruins. Thus, the final chapter of the Inca story came to an end. In the following centuries, the ruins of Vilcabamba and its whereabouts slipped into oblivion with the forest gaining the upper hand. Meanwhile, various legends and testimonies began to appear, pointing to the existence of another significant undiscovered center of Incan civilization — Paititi. According to some of the legends, it should be located in the wild, uncharted region northeast of Cusco. Over hundreds of years, many explorers have tried to find Paititi by exploring the region with old maps and accounts. However, the harsh environment, wildlife, and terrain have so far prevented any relevant discoveries regarding where Paititi actually is. This is where Paititi Research is changing the game. Instead of blindly venturing into uncharted territory, we have first completed extensive research. This scientific approach to exploration is already yielding many positive results. The difficult part about searching for Paititi is that the region is mostly uncharted, many parts of the terrain are impassible, and the vegetation is thick and obstructive. Due to these conditions, Paititi Research used remote sensing and geo-information systems GIS for their research. The first provides up-to-date information about the most inaccessible areas from artificial earth satellites. The second provides tools for the organization of data and a thorough geospatial analysis. It includes satellite and aerial images e. This conglomerate of information resulted in unprecedented outcomes and allowed Paititi Research to perform sophisticated geographic analyses. For example, the team assessed the morphometric characteristics of the terrain, modeled water flows, calculated incoming solar radiation, explored landscapes in 3D, etc. The analysis of all this data was essential in order to narrow down the area that could contain Paititi. Creation of river network map in a target region using a digital elevation model left and georeferencing from old maps right. A map of the river network in the target region was crucial to finding Paititi. The literary sources, old maps, and verbal accounts mentioned rivers as landmarks. Therefore, to study and apply the information in these sources, a map with river names was needed. By using a digital elevation model DEM , Paititi Research built a river network and labeled the river names. The screenshot above shows the process of georeferencing old maps with the distinct meanders of known rivers. Another important feature needed in the maps was the morphometric relief characteristics of potential areas. Mountainous environments constrain movement, so settlements cannot be made on terrain with certain slopes. Several studies in the Alpine Region already confirmed this idea. Therefore, the surface steepness of ancient and modern settlements in the area of interest, such as the ruins of Vilcabamba and settlements in the valley of the Yavero River, were studied. It was found that all places that were settled had a slope grade of less than twenty degrees. This significantly reduced the areas that could contain Paititi. In addition, a solar radiation map was also created. Areas with too little solar radiation are unfavorable for life. Therefore, Paititi Research created a solar radiation distribution map. The team used the radiation levels of modern settlements and existing ruins to narrow down the possible areas containing Paititi even further. To be able to interpret all of these maps better, Paititi Research used three- dimensional modeling. Finally, from the maps discussed above, thematic maps were created. The Passability Map was created using surface slope and tree density. Furthermore, Paititi Research created the Settlement Suitability Map using the slope steepness, and solar radiation maps explained earlier. This map shows flat and well-lit areas that are suitable for human activities which could contain Incan archaeological sites. Red corresponds to highly unsuitable regions. The initial area of our research was approximately km 2 square miles. After mapping settlement suitability, we reduced the research area dramatically. Focusing on highly suitable zones, the team studied high-resolution imagery in different spectral ranges: visible, near-infrared, and microwave. This revealed patterns and structures that were interpreted as potential archaeological sites. Some of them are indicated below. These three pictures cover the same area but highlight different aspects: multi-spectral optical image, settlement suitability map, and a radar image. A single area highlighting three different aspects from left to right : multi-spectral optical image; settlement suitability map; radar image. Using terrain parameters, satellite imagery, and already known ruins and Inca trails, the team managed to reconstruct the ancient Inca road system for the region of their study. This map can also be explored and investigated for archaeological sites. The GIS screenshot below shows a fragment of the map with discovered Inca trails continuous orange lines and reconstructed paths dashed lines , overlaid on a high-resolution satellite image. A GIS screenshot showing a fragment of the map with discovered Inca trails continuous orange lines and reconstructed paths dashed lines , overlaid on a high-resolution satellite image. Since the beginning of , Paititi Research has collected, analyzed, and evaluated a considerable amount of materials originating from their research. The team found some potential sites and considered six of them as Paititi Candidates. In June , they organized a land expedition to obtain new information, refine the digital research model of Paititi, and examine their possibilities and equipment. The expedition started in Cusco, Peru. From Cusco the expedition team traveled to Choquecancha and finally, Rio Yavero. Throughout the journey, the team was faced with injuries, wildlife, and the harsh environment of the Andes. The expedition route left and four of the expedition members right. In Choquecancha, uncharted Incan terraces were found, shown earlier in this report, thus demonstrating that there are many Incan sites yet to be found. As a result of this expedition, Paititi Research selected one of the six Paititi Candidates, on which they are now focusing all their efforts. To consolidate the outcomes of their research, the Paititi Research team is working on a paper for a peer-reviewed journal. Vilcabamba: The Last And Lost City Of The Inca - Hidden Inca Tours The light was getting brighter, and the sun was only minutes away. In the end, the sunrise was so awe inspiring that I was lost to myself and almost forgot the supposed importance of digital memories. It was the feeling of knowing that you are witnessing something truly special, that few others get to see, and that you will only experience this one time in your life. There is nothing like that feeling. It was the most beautiful morning, the sun came up quickly as wisps of fog crowded through the high mountain jungle and across the dramatic green peaks. Pictures of Machu Picchu are incredible, but unless you are there in person there is no way to describe the scale of these mountains, and the drop offs that await you on all sides of this ancient getaway. I live for moments like these, I relish them, and I hold on to them to examine later when things get boring. Later that day we witnessed tourists being stampeded by llamas. Now let me leave you with a video from Machu Picchu. Not by me though. It is a short clip from the first season of An Idiot Abroad and if you have never heard of that show, I highly suggest you look it up. Anyone who loves travel will get a kick out of it…. Since The HoliDaze has been inspiring people to travel different. Don't just do what everybody else does. Get off the beaten path , befriend some locals and discover the hidden gems. Be a traveler, not a tourist. We'll help show you how.
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