Qorikancha Wall Segment

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Summary

The Inka did not use mortar. They did not have iron tools, the wheel, or draft animals. Their stonework, however, is so precise that a piece of paper cannot be slipped between the individual stones. These stones are renowned for their precision, beauty, and “pillow” shape, as well as their resistance to earthquakes.

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National Museum of the American Indian

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Record ID

dpo_3d_200034