The Inca's Anti-Seismic Architecture: Machu Picchu's Earthquake-Proof Walls

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The Inca's Anti-Seismic Architecture: Machu Picchu's Earthquake-Proof Walls

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In this episode of Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Inca Explained, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable earthquake-resistant engineering of Inca stonework. They explain how the Inca used trapezoidal shapes, mortarless joints, and foundations that allow walls to "dance" during tremors. Specific examples include the twelve-angled stone in Cusco and the walls of Sacsayhuamán. The discussion covers how the Inca adapted their building techniques after a catastrophic earthquake around 1450 CE, and how modern engineers have studied these structures to understand their seismic resilience. The hosts also touch on the role of the mit'a labor system in mobilizing thousands of workers for these projects. This episode builds on prior shows about Inca engineering but focuses specifically on the anti-seismic principles embedded in their architecture — a topic not yet covered in the series. #IncaArchitecture #MachuPicchu #SeismicEngineering #EarthquakeProof #IncaStonework #Sacsayhuaman #Cusco #PachacutiIncaYupanqui #MitA #Tawantinsuyu #Andes #TrapezoidalDoors #TwelveAngledStone #QhapaqÑan #Rumiqolqa #Inti #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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