The Incas never invented the wheel, never figured out the arch, and never discovered iron. But they were masters of fiber. They built ships out of fiber (you can still find reed boats sailing on Lake Titicaca). They made armor out of fiber (pound for pound, it was stronger than the armor worn by the Conquistadors). Their greatest weapon, the sling, was woven from fibers, and … [Read more...] about The Last Incan Suspension Bridge Is Made Entirely of Grass and Woven by Hand
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Huayna Picchu: Ancient Incan Marvel Above Machu Picchu
Nestled in the heart of Peru, where the Urubamba River bends gracefully, lies the magnificent Huayna Picchu, also known as Wayna Pikchu in Quechua. This captivating mountain stands tall in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District, casting its watchful gaze over the famed Machu Picchu—the enigmatic lost city of the Incas. Embark on a journey with us as we unveil … [Read more...] about Huayna Picchu: Ancient Incan Marvel Above Machu Picchu