Why Machu Picchu was hide on the top of the mountain?

Question

Why Machu Picchu was hide on the top of the mountain?

Answer 1

In ancient times it was common for towns and fortresses to be built on high ground.  It is far easier to defend yourself against an enemy who has the hard work of coming at you, and shooting at you, uphill.

Answer 2

Was hide?    Is English your primary language?

Answer 3

huh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure people say that it was like a last-resort castle in which the Incas would hide as their empire was conquered, or something.

Answer 5

Machu Picchu was in fact a royal retreat, a holiday resort built in the 1400s by famed empire-builder Pachacuti, in a location chosen for no other reason than its spectacular beauty.

Answer 6

Im not sure if i read your question right, but i would  say to protect the Incas from being conquered.

Answer 7

uhh, what?