The Americas

To me, the most interesting location from this era would have to be Machu Picchu. My Mom and Aunt visited this site a few years ago, looking at their pictures and hearing their stories was incredible. The climb to the top was a very narrow pathway, with MANY MANY stairs. There were such incredible views and architecture.



The stone cutting amazes me here! The steps and features are all so well-planned out,  would love to be able to travel back in time to see how they were able to do such architecture. Some of these stones weigh more than 20 tons. In order to cut and stack these stones so precisely they much have had some sort of sophisticated technology!


Extra Credit: This clip gives a nice in-site into Macchu Picchu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IUj2BIiUQw 

Today's applications:

You can see the stacking of stones in this fireplace wall, also used at Macchu Picchu. 

Modern forms of utilitarian pottery, also seen with Teotihuacan.