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Which came first: Machu Picchu or the Mongol Empire?
The Mongol Empire came first, in 1206 (founded). Machu Picchu followed about 240 years later, in c. 1450 (built).
- Secondc. 1450
Machu Picchu
landmark · builtMachu Picchu was built around 1450, probably as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti.
- First1206
The Mongol Empire
country · foundedGenghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire in 1206.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.