Machu Picchu is an incredibly beautiful 15th-century
Inca city built on a mountain ridge in Peru that has stood for over 500
years. It is known for its amazing views, detailed
craftsmanship and its beautiful terraces, but what I find most fascinating is
not what can be seen from the surface but what lies beneath.
It has been estimated
that nearly 50%-60% of the construction of Machu Picchu is below the surface. Compare that with most homes of today where the
site work, foundation and drainage account for approximately 8%-10% of the
construction. The builders of Machu Picchu were commitment to engineering and
design and understood and recognized proper site work, a solid foundation and
good drainage were as important to the city as the beautiful stonework itself. Today hundreds of thousands of people visit Machu Picchu each year. Its stone walls and elegant terraces have stood the test of time thanks to its builders and their attention to the important things that go unseen.
Kevin
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