The secret of Machu Pichu

Did you know that Machu Pichu, a city considered one of the greatest architectural achievements was deliberately built over major fault zones!​

Rualdo Menegat, a geologist from the Universidade of Rio Grande do Sul, research suggests that the legendary city of Machu Pichu are oriented along the direction lines of the main faults.

According to Dr. Menegat, this gave the Incas some advantages. For example, meltwater and rainwater flowed through the faults into the city, so there was always a filled spring there. In addition, the city was protected from avalanches and landslides. Faults and fissures beneath Machu Picchu also helped to drain this area during heavy rains.

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Here is the link to the article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190923140814.htm