Friday, April 4, 2008

12-sided stone

The remains of the stonework from the era of the Inca empire are still very much visible in Cusco. This is the world famous 12-sided stone. It is part of an ancient wall (which the Spanish built on top of) on the centre of Cusco. It shows Inca stonework and ingenuity at its best. This is by no means the most complex cut stone in Inca construction; many corner stones have more than 30 angles. However, it is a beautiful testament to Inca architecture. It is easy to find, located on Hatunrumiyoc Street.

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