A dramatic panoramic view of Machu Picchu during its period of use in the late 15th century, seen from an elevated vantage point above the sacred city. Carefully constructed stone buildings with thatched roofs are arranged along narrow terraces carved into a steep mountain ridge. Agricultural terraces cascade down the slopes, while ceremonial, residential, and ritual structures cluster around open plazas and pathways. The surrounding peaks rise sharply on all sides, with mist drifting through the valleys below. People in Inca attire move quietly through the settlement, tending fields, carrying offerings, and gathering near temples. Lush cloud forest vegetation surrounds the site, with soft mountain light and atmospheric depth. Ultra-wide panoramic composition, serene and monumental, historically respectful reconstruction, no modern elements. See more