Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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The twelve-angled stone in Cuzco, Peru, is a renowned archaeological artifact exemplifying Incan architecture and stonework expertise. Composed of diorite, the stone is part of a wall within the palace of the Archbishop of Cuzco, originally an Inca palace. Its unique twelve-angled shape reflects the Incas' advanced construction techniques and their pursuit of architectural perfection. The stone is located on Hatun Rumiyoc street, a significant cultural heritage site in Peru. The precise cutting and fitting of the stone without mortar is a testament to the Incas' sophisticated knowledge of structural engineering. As a result, it has become a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Incan cultural pride.
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