Nearly 2.5 kilometres of pre-Columbian roads with typical features of the Inca civilization were discovered in the vicinity of Machu Picchu, Peru. The pathways are hidden under dense tropical rainforest, on the opposite bank from the more than 60 monuments classified as UNESCO World Heritage.
A team of archaeologists discovered approximately 2.4 kilometres of these ancient roads, which lead to platforms and terraces near the so-called Mandor Wall. The discovery was made with the help of specialized technology and announced through a statement from the University of Warsaw.
The researchers suggest that this discovery may force a revision of some existing ideas about the organization and function of Machu Picchu's Inca complex, opening new perspectives on the structure of this civilization.
The roads, which remained hidden for centuries under tropical vegetation, represent a significant finding for understanding the road network and territorial extent of the Inca empire in the region.
