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MACHU PICCHU

CAN’T FALL

Peru is known for earthquakes, and
cities have been flattened due to
them; however, Machu Picchu still
stands. This is because the stones
were put together so tightly and with-
out mortar that when an earthquake
happens, they wiggle and move, but
always fall right back in place. The
technique was called ashlar. The
stones were cut to fit so tightly to-
gether that not even a knife can fit
between the spaces. A design feature
that’s not only incredible to look at
but engineered to greatness.

Source: https://www.machutravelperu.com/blog/machu-picchu-mountain Source: https://www.cachilife.com/50-unbelievable-machu-picchu-facts/ MACHU PICCHU | 11
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