SHUBHANGI AGARWALLA
AGARWALLA: Yale’s controversial legacy in Machu Picchu
Standing in the shadow of Machu Picchu, I couldn’t help but reflect on how my own presence mirrored that of Bingham’s — a foreign scholar seeking to understand this iconic site. Yet, through my conversations with the Quechua people, I came to realize that the real history of Machu Picchu was not in Bingham’s re-discovery, but in the enduring legacy of those who have called this place home for centuries.
September 24, 2024