I was lost to time, buried under jungle and mystery, yet now I am a tourist's dream. What am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Focus on an Incan citadel in Peru.
Answer
Machu Picchu
Explanation
Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan city that was hidden for centuries before being rediscovered, now a major historical site.
This is a medium history riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Machu Picchu.
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