In this paper, we focus on the environmental and physiographic settings of Machu Picchu which is undoubtedly the result of advanced environmental engineering techniques. The Machu Picchu park is very rich in habitats and species diversity and preserves remarkable endemic and relict flora and fauna and for these reasons unanimously considered of global significance for biodiversity conservation.

Machu Picchu Physiographic and Environmental Settings

Masini N;Lasaponara R;
2022

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In this paper, we focus on the environmental and physiographic settings of Machu Picchu which is undoubtedly the result of advanced environmental engineering techniques. The Machu Picchu park is very rich in habitats and species diversity and preserves remarkable endemic and relict flora and fauna and for these reasons unanimously considered of global significance for biodiversity conservation.
2022
Istituto di Metodologie per l'Analisi Ambientale - IMAA
Istituto di Scienze del Patrimonio Culturale - ISPC
978-3-030-92765-3
Climate
Machu Picchu
Hydrological data
Land use
Habitats and species diversity
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