5. There may be a few problems building a settlement here for you are building on top of an mountain, not only with uneven ground but with high altitudes. The access to Machu Picchu is very hard, including producing supplies such as food. It is extremely cold at night, but hot in the day for when you are up there it is very exposed. Machu Picchu is difficult to farm due to the steep slopes.
6. The Incas abandoned Machu Picchu because the resources may have become scarce, and the need to expand become prominent.
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8. What is being done to try and preserve the site Machu Picchu The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu protection is mandated under the U.N. convention as well as Peruvian law. There is potential for Machu Picchu to be added to the endangered sites list which entitles it to special attention and international assistance. Laws states that the number of visitors should be kept to 800 people and they have to wear soft shoes to take the pressure of the ruins. Aguas Calientes receives 10 percent of ticket receipts from Machu Picchu to improve the towns infrastructure, including sewage and waste treatment. The Local people of Peru are actively involved in working to preserve their spiritual and cultural heritage. Communities have campaigned for the protection of the spiritual heritage of Peru’s local people. Inca Trial Entry fee will be raised from U.S. $17 to $50 for full trail. Independent hikes are no longer authorized with an Inca trail guide. They only allow 15 visitors at a time, no more than 40 total and that's including workers. To experience this trail you have to book 3-6 months in advance. They close for maintenance one month a year, and only allow tourist to spend 4 nights. All rubbish must be carried out of the Trail and Only certain types of fuel can be used.
![Machu Picchu’s History Introduction ,[object Object],Machu Picchu, the 'Lost City of the Incas' is the best-known and most spectacular site in South America. The majestic ruins sit on an isolated mountain-top above the Urubamba River and can be reached by the Inca trail. ,[object Object],Machu Picchu is set in the high Andean valley on the outskirts of the Amazon Rainforest, and the Andes run through it. This is near Cusco based in Peru. 1. Physical - The Inca Trail has ten different climatic zones and sub-zones, from deserts to tropical Andean cloud forest; home to exotic plants and animal life. There is also Stunning scenery with the snowy peaks of the Andes (over 6,000 metres), fast flowing rivers and deep valleys. 2. Human - Machu Picchu has many activities to offer for tourists, like following the Inca trial which is a very for filling achievement. Also they offer other activities like rafting on the Urubamba river and visiting the nearby town of Aguas Calientes .](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)