The Lost City of Machu Picchu

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 I read "The Lost City of Machu Picchu" written by Rob Waring.

In the end, it's this modern world that could bring an end to the ancient city.
Time may be running out for the "Lost City the Incas." 

This book isn't story but about Machu Picchu. 

 Machu Picchu is said to have a special quality of it, according to tour guide Julio. It's something that brings people there, like a magnetic center. Machu Picchu is a city with a long history, more than 500 years old. Tourists come from all over the world, but everyone feels like a citizen of the old Inca Empire of the time. In fact, Machu Picchu was once forgotten by the rest of the world, but was rediscovered in 1911, when it was given a new name. Because of this, now, people visit this place every day to enjoy the beauty of Machu Picchu and its people, and it's a place where they can find something special.
 Actually, There are those who want tourists about this and those who don't. Some people who want tourists are thinking about what is in the best interest of the country. They want to promote tourism in a more modern system. On the other hand, there is controversy in terms of protecting the environment and archaeological sites. They are afraid that tourists will change the ancient of the city.
 We couldn't know what is good or bad, but it is true that many of the people who form hotels such as Joes are wanting tourists to improve Peru's poor and destitute communities, such as Augas Calientes, where tourism is the only industry. That's the only income that the people living there can get money.
 What has happened to the beauty and special quality of Machu Picchu today? We don't know the impact of tourism, but we do know one thing for sure. It is that Machu Picchu is no longer a "Lost City".


After I read this book, I can know about Machu Picchu and feel lkie to going there. At first I don't know even where is Machu Picchu, but now I have a little knowledge about there. I understand that the difficulties between saving environment and getting profit. Both of which are important. If it's possible, I want to visit there while I am student.

Vocabulary
・magnetic center 磁気中心、中心磁気
・fog　霧、もや、濃霧
・ruin 廃墟、遺跡、荒廃

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