The separation of stone blocks at Machu Picchu is due to an earthquake of at least magnitude 6.5 that struck around the year 1450.
The separation of stone blocks at Machu Picchu is due to an earthquake of at least magnitude 6.5 that struck around the year 1450.
Not at all surprising. A lot of earthquake (low scale tremors) in Peru. And the buildings are designed with irregular shaped interlocking blocks/rocks/stones.
Trial and error over time no doubt.
Over Macho Grande?
