The ancient city of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a breathtaking example of Inca architecture, is located in which South American country?

A Brazil

B Colombia

C Peru

D Argentina

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. It was built in the 15th century and later abandoned.

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The correct answer to the question "The ancient city of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a breathtaking example of Inca architecture, is located in which South American country?" is Option C: Peru.

The other options — A) Brazil, B) Colombia, D) Argentina — are incorrect for this General Knowledge question. As explained above: Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. It was built in the 15th century and later abandoned.

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The ancient city of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a breathtaking example of Inca architecture, is located in which South American country?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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