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The Inkas - Last Stage of Stone Masonry Development in the Andes

The Inkas - Last Stage of Stone Masonry Development in the Andes

Menotti, Francesco

Paperback

Series: BAR International, Book 735

ArchaeologySouth American History

Publisher Price: $40.00

ISBN10: 0860549259
ISBN13: 9780860549253
Publisher: British Archaeological Reports
Published: Dec 31 1998
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.26 Width: 8.27 Depth: 11.69
Language: English
This book examines Inka stone masonry, a major hallmark of their culture, as a whole, from stone block extraction to drressing techniques, tool use and stone block transport. The Inkas' five most exploited quarries within the Cuzco region are examined with a special emphasis on the Llama Pit of Rumiqolqa Quarry. The main styles of wall construction are categorised and their application to different kinds of Inka buildings are examined. The implications of apparently earthquake-proof Inka walls are explored. Accompanied by a CD with 100 colour photographs of stone and walling detail with more general views of Inka sites.

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