In which century did the Inca civilization abandon Machu Picchu?
14th century
15th century
16th century
17th century
Answer
The Inca civilization abandoned Machu Picchu in the 16th century, around the time of the Spanish conquest. The site remained largely unknown to the outside world until its rediscovery in the early 20th century.
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