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Monday, 30 July, 2001, 06:45 GMT 07:45 UK

In Pictures: Toledo celebrates Inca roots

Peru's first president with native Indian ancestry, Alejandro Toledo, travelled to the ancient Inca fortress of Machu Picchu for a special celebration to mark his inauguration.

The ceremony was performed by local priests who burnt offerings of flowers and coca leaves.

Machu Picchu ceremony

Indigenous dancer

Onlookers await President Toledo

Machu Picchu ceremony

Machu Pichu ceremony

President Toledo

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