The Guardian accompanied the Google Trekker team when they mapped Machu Picchu in 2015 — Photo by The Guardian

They're closed for now but you can still take an interactive online tour, to gaze over the edge of Machu Picchu and marvel at the Pyramids from every angle

10 of the world's best virtual museum and art gallery tours

Machu Picchu, Peru

Many details of how the Inca site was constructed are still a mystery. Built in the Andes at 2,430 metres above sea level around AD1450, Machu Picchu was created without wheels or animals to transport the huge stones up the mountainside. A series of 360-degree images on YouVisit's virtual tour explore various areas of the site. The tour also includes a voiceover guide with information on the architecture, history and resident alpacas. For a bird's-eye view, head to Air Pano for stunning interactive images, including from the summit of Machu Picchu mountain.

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