Ruins at Sacsahuanan
Ruins at Sacsahuanan
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The largest and most complex stone walls in the Empire are here
The largest and most complex stone walls in the Empire are here
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The stone we are pointing at not only has complex sides, but curves around a corner and is inclined 13 degrees
The stone we are pointing at not only has complex sides, but curves around a corner and is inclined 13 degrees
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We are attempting to push over the largest building block in the Empire, 200 tons
We are attempting to push over the largest building block in the Empire, 200 tons
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The quarry for these stones was 100 miles away
The quarry for these stones was 100 miles away
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When workers were ready for a new stone a bamboo template would be made and sent to the quarry
When workers were ready for a new stone a bamboo template would be made and sent to the quarry
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Gate to the second level of the area
Gate to the second level of the area
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In addition to being precisely cut, there are grooves and ridges in alternating stones so they are locked together like leggos
In addition to being precisely cut, there are grooves and ridges in alternating stones so they are locked together like leggos
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Another stone with complex angles and 90 degree curve
Another stone with complex angles and 90 degree curve
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Far below is the city of Cuzco
Far below is the city of Cuzco
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All of the sites we visited today were connected to underground aquaducts from the high mountains
All of the sites we visited today were connected to underground aquaducts from the high mountains
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