Close-up of the most perfect stone structure of the Inca civilization
The Sacsayhuaman Wall in Peru is a great mystery of the ancient Inca civilization, consisting of giant stone slabs that fit together perfectly without adhesives.
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1. Built from stone slabs weighing hundreds of tons. Some of the stones in the Sacsayhuaman wall are estimated to weigh up to 120–200 tons, making their movement and assembly an unsolved mystery. Photo: Pinterest. 2. No mortar or adhesives were used. The stones were cut so precisely that they fit together without any cement, not even a knife blade could be inserted into the joints. Photo: Pinterest.
3. Amazing earthquake resistance. Thanks to its sophisticated construction techniques of irregularly shaped interlocking stone slabs, Sacsayhuaman has survived many major earthquakes. Photo: Pinterest. 4. Once part of an Inca military fortress. Researchers believe that Sacsayhuaman played an important role in defending the capital Cusco against enemy invasion. Photo: Pinterest.
5. Shaped like a leopard’s head. According to some theories, the entire Cusco architecture was built in the shape of a leopard – a sacred animal of the Incas – and Sacsayhuaman is said to be the head of that leopard. Photo: Pinterest. 6. Partially destroyed after the Spanish occupation. When the Spanish colonists arrived in Peru, they removed many of Sacsayhuaman's stones to build churches and houses in Cusco, causing severe damage to the structure. Photo: Pinterest. 7. There are still many mysteries that have not been solved. No one knows exactly how the Incas transported and assembled the giant stone blocks without wheels or modern tools. Photo: Pinterest.
8. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Sacsayhuaman is preserved as an important part of the Inca heritage and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Photo: Pinterest. Dear readers, please watch more videos: Man blown into the air.
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