The Inca civilization, despite its astounding achievements, is often remembered for what it didn't have. They never invented the wheel, never figured out the arch, and never discovered iron. Yet, they were masters of another craft – fiber. The Incas harnessed the power of nature to build ships, armor, weapons, and even bridges. Among these incredible feats of fiber engineering … [Read more...] about The Last Incan Suspension Bridge: Woven from Grass and History
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Facts About the 500-Year-Old Incan Ice Mummies That Are Both Haunting and Fascinating
Three 500-year-old mummies were discovered on the summit of the Llullaillaco Volcano on Chile's border with Argentina in 1999. They were youngsters. The eldest, known as the Ice Maiden, was only 13 years old; the other two, a boy and a girl, were thought to be four or five years old. The Llullaillaco mummies are an interesting discovery for the scientific community because … [Read more...] about Facts About the 500-Year-Old Incan Ice Mummies That Are Both Haunting and Fascinating