Who first discovered Machu Picchu?
Correct answer: A. Hiram Bingham
- A. Hiram Bingham
- B. Joseph lister
- C. John marshal
- D. John Walker
Explanation
Hiram Bingham is conventionally credited with bringing Machu Picchu to international attention in 1911, although local people already knew of the site. Thus “discovered” here means its modern scholarly rediscovery rather than its first-ever sighting.
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