The Oldest Ruins in the World
Puma Punka consists of a group of monuments, it is a part of the Tiwanaku located in western Bolivia. The ruins indicate about the lost civilization which used to live in that territory. Tiwanaku is significant as it is said this is the exact place where the world was formed. The stone works are so fascinating that one cannot find these type of artworks in other places on the Earth. Even with knowhow technology and information, these ruins are confusing for many archaeologists. It is still a matter of question regarding who constructed these buildings or what was the purpose of these constructions. One is known for sure, these ruins are the evidence of a long lost nation and undoubtedly are in the list of the greatest wonders and mysteries in the world.
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It is said that the stones are quite heavy, weighing approximately 800 tonnes.
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This picture illustrates the high-precision small holes, widely used in their architecture during that period of time
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The ruins of PumaPunku create many speculations and myths around it. Could it be the indicator of a lost civilization?
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By looking closer one can see some complex stonework. It seems they used some special tools for that. This indicates how advanced the nation was.
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In order to support the weight of these heavy formations, Tiwanaku architects were careful in constructing foundations, by locating stones to bedrock. Contemporary engineers debate that the foundation of the Pumapunku temple was built employing a trick named layering.
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The arch located in Tiwanaku is made of megalithic solid stone. The arch was rediscovered in the 19th century bringing with it many arguments.
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