Hidden City Discovered

Hidden City Discovered

Updated: August 12, 2010

Incas once ruled a vast part of South America stretching from Colombia to Chile, but were defeated by the Spaniards in 1533.

In a last stand, some Inca moved into the mountains where they held off invaders for nearly 40 years. The lost city of Corihuayrachina is believed to be the Inca's last holdout.

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