A visit to the former Inca Empire reveals epic feats of construction and engineering that have withstood the test of time, ...

Boys and girls were selected, often as part of an annual tribute to the Inca state. Chosen children typically came from noble ...

The Stone of the Twelve Angles is one of the most representative icons of Inca architecture, known for the perfect interlocking of its stones without the use of cement or mortar. Inca Stone of 12 ...

Joan J Fortuny and Alventosa Morell Arquitectes collaborated to create the 54 Social Housing project in Inca. The proposed ... the correct insertion of the building in the urban and physical ...

They established their capital of Cusco around the 12th century. Inca architecture often involved massive stones, which were transported via ramps and meticulously carved to fit together perfectly.

The wall is emblematic of the advanced engineering performed by the Inca 500 years ago, and similar, smaller angles can be found in walls and buildings throughout Cusco, officials said.