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20th-century archaeological research at Machu Picchu (1911–present)

20th-century archaeological research at Machu Picchu (1911–present)

  1. Bingham first reaches Machu Picchu

    Labels: Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu, Local guides

  2. Yale–National Geographic Peruvian Expedition begins

    Labels: Yale University, National Geographic, Peruvian Expedition

  3. National Geographic publishes major Machu Picchu feature

    Labels: National Geographic, Machu Picchu, Bingham report

  4. Peru creates the National Institute of Culture (INC)

    Labels: Instituto Nacional, Peru

  5. Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu established

    Labels: Historic Sanctuary, Machu Picchu, Protected area

  6. UNESCO inscribes Machu Picchu as World Heritage

    Labels: UNESCO, World Heritage, Machu Picchu

  7. New7Wonders lists Machu Picchu among "New Seven Wonders"

    Labels: New7Wonders, Machu Picchu

  8. Peru initiates lawsuit to recover Yale-held artifacts

    Labels: Peruvian government, Yale University

  9. Yale and Peru reach repatriation accord

    Labels: Yale University, Government of, Repatriation accord

  10. UNSAAC–Yale research center agreement signed in Cusco

    Labels: UNSAAC, Yale University, Research center

  11. First major shipment of Machu Picchu artifacts returned

    Labels: Yale University, Machu Picchu

  12. Casa Concha opens as Machu Picchu Museum

    Labels: Casa Concha, Museo Machu, Cusco

  13. Final Yale shipment completes repatriation to Peru

    Labels: Yale University, Repatriation, Peru

  14. Machu Picchu reopens after protest-related closure

    Labels: Machu Picchu, Peru

  15. Peru updates regulated circuits and timed entry system

    Labels: Peru Ministry, Machu Picchu

  16. Peru sets 2026 peak-season daily cap at 5,600

    Labels: Peru Ministry, Machu Picchu