In which year was Machu Picchu inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1983, as a mixed cultural and natural site
- Step 1: Machu Picchu was inscribed in 1983 for both cultural and natural value. Step 2. In 2007 it was also named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World by a public vote. Answer: 1983. Why not the others: 1972 and 1998 are wrong years, and 2007 is the year of the New Seven Wonders vote.
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