Its extremely disappointing that the archeologists of this (and other historically important cultural sites), did not have the insight to use the IR Photographic technology, or were able to benefit from the use of Pictorial Dowsing Techniques.
Had archeologists used either technique, numerous prominent sites would be discovered, and as a result, the world would have benefitted.
Just think about it, all they needed was a simple camera thats sensitive to infared radiation, and which could pick up degenerating metals and emitted out-gasing.
Add to that the ability of using dowsing rods (or pendulums) over a photograph, to not only pin-point a treasure, but being able to identify the objects by metal content, shape and quantity.
This points out one thing, and that is trained scientists don't possese forward reasoning abilities.
Tongue-in-cheek...you bet.
These archeologists used extensive research as a scientific tool, and the latest in ground penetrating technology, to prove a theory. Had they destroyed an important site such as Machu Picchu and found nothing, the results would have been devastating...