Manu History
The history of Manu traces back to the Incas, whose capital city of their empire was located in the Andes, but territory expanded deep into the Peruvian rainforest. During the height of the Inca Empire, the jungle Indians of Manu were an essential point of communication because of their location to the Manu River.
Interest in exploring Manu piqued developed after the rubber boom in the 1830s. With such a high demand for rubber in the world and a vast quantity of rubber trees in Manu, this area became the ideal spot for satisfying the demand. However, since the Rubber Boom, both animal and plant species became endangered leading to an agreement in 1867 between Peru and the other American countries promoting the conservation of the wilderness in the area. This "park" established by the agreement focused on the conservation of the flora and fauna of the region to be maintained in its natural virgin state, unaffected by hunters, explorers, or colonists.
Today, Manu's total size is 7200 square miles, and is known as a Biosphere Reserve, which is broken down into three further parts with specific functions. The Manu National Park serves as the area, which protects the regional flora and fauna while preventing damage to the region. The Manu Reserved Zone is designated as the area for research and tourism, while the Manu Cultural Zone is the only place used for settlement.
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