The twelve-angled stone is an archeological artifact in Cusco, Peru. It was part of a stone wall of an Inca palace, and is considered to be a national heritage object.

2014年3月22日 · Lying on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco in Peru, lies the walled complex of Saksaywaman (Sacsayhuaman). The site is famed for its remarkable large dry stone walls with boulders carefully cut to fit together tightly without mortar.

Dry stone walls constructed of huge stones were built on the site, with the workers carefully cutting the boulders to fit them together tightly. In 1983, Cusco and Sacsayhuamán together were designated as sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List, for international recognition and protection. [5] The archeological site is now a tourist destination.

2024年9月13日 · One of Cusco’s most famous sites in the central historical district is the “12-angle-stone” touted as one of the greatest achievements of Inca masonry. It is, indeed, a stone with very irregular sides that is somewhat unusual in even the most extreme examples of Inca masonry, but it is not unique at all.

2019年2月28日 · But there is no specimen that better showcases that expert craftsmanship than the "twelve-angled stone" found in downtown Cusco. Fashioned out of green diorite, the twelve-angled stone is part of...

It is a wall constructed with the stone type “green diorite” (right wall) and is located outside the palace attributed to Inca Roca. The wall is admirable due to its polygonal architecture, whose front comprises almost the entire Hatunrumiyoc Street.

2024年10月7日 · The ancient walls of Cusco stand as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Inca Empire. These structures, built from massive stones that fit together so perfectly without mortar, have withstood centuries of earthquakes, time, and weather. They not only form the foundation of Cusco but are also a significant part of its cultural heritage.

2020年4月29日 · Hatunruminyoc, according to scholars, means “house that has large stones” in Quechua. This is one of the best-preserved Inca walls in the entire region, with colonial structures built around it. You can also visit the 12-Angle Stone as part of a free walking tour of Cusco, which depart multiple times daily from the Plaza de Armas.

2020年9月21日 · The amazing twelve angle stone is located within the city of Cusco, on Hatun Rumiyoc street, approximately 500 meters from the Plaza de Armas. This stone is part of one of the main walls of the Archbishop’s Palace and the Museum of Religious Art.

2023年3月17日 · The Inca Walls in Cusco, Peru, are one of the most intriguing surviving examples of Inca engineering and are a key attraction when visiting Cusco.