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Are Machu Picchu and other sites in the area are built over earthquake faults ?

Yes, Machu Picchu and other sites in the area are built over earthquake faults. It is believed that the Inca civilization had a great understanding of seismic activity and used this knowledge to their advantage when constructing their buildings and monuments.

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