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In a new study of scientists presented by Geological U.S. society says the Incas deliberately built a city Machu Picchu at the site of several geological faults.
Brazilian geologist Rualdo Menegata believes that such a powerful empire could choose a more even and stable a place for the construction of the holy city, but erected it in another place.
As a result of the analysis, it turned out some of the buildings of the legendary cities and surrounding agricultural fields were created focusing on faults.
Scientists claim that a large number of cracks facilitated the Incas city construction work since the building material was it is more convenient to mine from rocks. Stones in some urban buildings were so tightly installed that it was impossible between them insert a plastic card.
In addition, the use of faults allowed the Incas to create excellent water supply system. All rain and melt water flocked along these faults straight to the citadel. Turns out that Incas saved their resources by creating this system.
According to other experts, the location of the city was chosen by the Incas based on their religious beliefs, as well as the need to protect the city from enemies. On a hill near the city there was more chance to withstand the onslaught of the enemy.
At one time, the Spanish colonialists were preparing to plunder Inca sanctuaries, but never reached Machu Picchu. Ancient city survived two powerful earthquakes in 1650 and 1950, during which destroyed the buildings of colonial times, but the city the Incas remained almost untouched. The appearance of the city still remains formerly six centuries after its foundation.
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Andrey Vetrov
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