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Machu Picchu's Fascinating Genetic Tapestry

Machu Picchu's Fascinating Genetic Tapestry

Unveiling the Surprising Diversity in the Ancient Inca Palace through DNA Analysis

Aug 01, 2023
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Perched majestically atop the Andean mountains in Peru, Machu Picchu stands as a testament to the ancient Inca empire's grandeur. Once the royal palace of an emperor, this 15th-century wonder has captured the imagination of the world and become an iconic symbol of precolonial Latin American history. Recently, an international team of researchers has emb…

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