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The twelve-angled stone is composed of a formation of [[diorite]] rocks <ref name=Ogburn2012> |
The twelve-angled stone is composed of a formation of [[diorite]] rocks <ref name=Ogburn2012>{{cite book |first=Dennis |last=Ogburn |date=2013 |chapter=Variation in Inca Building Stone Quarry Operations in Peru and Ecuador |editor1=Nicholas Tripcevich |editor2=Kevin J. Vaughn |title=Mining and Quarrying in the Ancient Andes: Sociopolitical, Economic, and Symbolic Dimensions |series=Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology |pp=45–64 |doi=10.1007/978-1-4614-5200-3_3 |isbn=978-1-4614-5200-3}}</ref> and is recognized by its fine finishing and twelve-angled border, an example of perfectionist Incan architecture. The block is categorized as Cultural Heritage of the Nation of Peru and is located in the city of Cuzco, 1105 km from Lima. The stone is a great example of Inca knowledge in the evolution of construction. There are other stones with the same vertices but the twelve-angled stone is the most famous. |
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As an example of the Incas' advanced stonework, the stone is a popular tourist attraction in Cuzco and a site of pride for many locals. The perfectly cut stone is part of a wall known as the Hatun Rumiyoc, which makes up the outside of the Archbishop's palace.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.peruviantimes.com/10/cuscos-twelve-angle-stone-defaced/21712/|title=Cusco's Twelve Angle Stone Defaced |publisher=www.peruviantimes.com|date=March 10, 2014}}</ref> |
As an example of the Incas' advanced stonework, the stone is a popular tourist attraction in Cuzco and a site of pride for many locals. The perfectly cut stone is part of a wall known as the Hatun Rumiyoc, which makes up the outside of the Archbishop's palace.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.peruviantimes.com/10/cuscos-twelve-angle-stone-defaced/21712/|title=Cusco's Twelve Angle Stone Defaced |publisher=www.peruviantimes.com|date=March 10, 2014}}</ref> |
Revision as of 17:52, 30 August 2021
Location | Cuzco Region, Peru |
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Coordinates | 13°30′58″S 71°58′35″W / 13.51611°S 71.97639°W |
Part of | Archbishop's palace |
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Cultures | Inca civilization |
The twelve-angled stone is an archeological artefact in Cuzco, Peru. It was part of a stone wall of an Inca palace, and is considered to be a national heritage object. The stone is currently part of a wall of the palace of the Archbishop of Cuzco.[1]
Characteristics
The twelve-angled stone is composed of a formation of diorite rocks [2] and is recognized by its fine finishing and twelve-angled border, an example of perfectionist Incan architecture. The block is categorized as Cultural Heritage of the Nation of Peru and is located in the city of Cuzco, 1105 km from Lima. The stone is a great example of Inca knowledge in the evolution of construction. There are other stones with the same vertices but the twelve-angled stone is the most famous.
As an example of the Incas' advanced stonework, the stone is a popular tourist attraction in Cuzco and a site of pride for many locals. The perfectly cut stone is part of a wall known as the Hatun Rumiyoc, which makes up the outside of the Archbishop's palace.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Lugares turísticos (Tourist site)" (in Spanish). municusco.gob.pe. July 14, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014.
- ^ Ogburn, Dennis (2013). "Variation in Inca Building Stone Quarry Operations in Peru and Ecuador". In Nicholas Tripcevich; Kevin J. Vaughn (eds.). Mining and Quarrying in the Ancient Andes: Sociopolitical, Economic, and Symbolic Dimensions. Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. pp. 45–64. doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-5200-3_3. ISBN 978-1-4614-5200-3.
- ^ "Cusco's Twelve Angle Stone Defaced". www.peruviantimes.com. March 10, 2014.