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Archaeological discoveries and management at Machu Picchu

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Archaeologists utilizing LiDAR technology have identified a hidden network of structures and approximately 2.5 kilometers of ancient pathways near Machu Picchu in Peru. Findings in the Mandor wall sector suggest these pathways may have served a ritual rather than military purpose, as the elevated structure follows the natural terrain and is oriented toward the sacred mountain Yanantin. In related developments, excavations at the Wancasanga site in the Condebamba Valley have revealed 12 circular structures believed to be ‘colcas’, or storage spaces used for resource administration. Researchers identified a specific structure featuring a sophisticated ventilation system made of carved stone blocks and large slabs, designed to allow constant air circulation for food preservation, similar to techniques found along the Qhapaq Ñan. To manage the site, the Peruvian government has moved forward with the ‘Carrying Capacity and Acceptable Change Limit Study’. Specialists from the firm ARS Progetti SPA are conducting fieldwork across more than 30,000 hectares of the citadel and Inca Trail to establish an adaptive management model using digital tools and continuous monitoring. Regarding tourism, the Ministry of Culture has implemented the ‘Tu Boleto’ platform to replace previous reservation systems and combat fraud. ~~This system is currently in~~ Under this new system, travelers have a ~~trial phase, during which the strict~~ 15-minute window ~~for completing purchases may be adjusted.~~ to complete a purchase; if the deadline expires, the reservation is canceled and tickets return to general sale. All tickets are exclusively nominative, requiring identification to match the ticket name. To protect the site, strict visitor limits are maintained: a maximum of 5,600 visitors per day during high season, 4,500 during low season, and a daily limit of 750 for the Inca Trail.

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