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Casa Cancha, which still holds many articles today. Although the purpose of Machu Picchu is unknown, the

importance of the location is clear. The protection of this beautiful site and its original items will be critical if

it is to be enjoyed and studied by future generations. The history of Machu Picchu and Yale demonstrates an

improbable discovery of a mysterious place while highlighting the emotional connection between the site and

Peruvians. These connections and expeditions will be valuable to examine in the future as Machu Picchu

continues amaze visitors.

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UNESCO. Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/274

El Qosqo. Hiram Bingham en Machu Picchu; un resumen biográfico en base a la literatura norteamericana.

http://www.qosqo.com/qosqoes/bingham.shtml

Gade, Daniel W. Albert A Giesecke: A Philadelphian in the Land of the Incas.
https://www.penn.museum/documents/publications/expedition/PDFs/48-3/Gade.pdf

New England Historical Society. Hiram Bingham, the Real Indiana Jones, Stumbles onto Machu Picchu.
http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/hiram-bingham-real-indiana-jones-stumbles-onto-machu-picchu/

Thomson, Hugh. Lost City of the Incas: Introduction.
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Orson, Diane. Finders Not Keepers: Yale Returns Artifacts to Peru.

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Karp-Toledo, Eliane. The Lost Treasure of Machu Picchu. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/23/opinion/23karp-
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