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Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel

Abstract

  • Machu Picchu takes readers inside the Lost City of the Incas for a groundbreaking perspective never before seen by tourists or archeologists. Built high in the Andes on a seemingly impossible site, Machu Picchu stands as a testament to Early Native Americans and their ability to plan and build. How was it possible to create a mountain-top city complete with running water, drainage systems, food production, and stone structures so advanced they have endured for over 500 years? Wright and Valencia Zegarra explain these and other mysteries, based on their original engineering and scientific research.

    A fascinating book, Machu Picchu is a must-have for civil engineers, archeologists, armchair travelers, and tourists. An illustrated walking guide and detailed map allow readers to become familiar with each building and pathway, and numerous photographs take readers on a breathtaking pictorial adventure.

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Front Matter
i–viii
    Chapter 1:
    Mystical Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Inca
    1–8
      Chapter 2:
      Engineering Planning
      9–16
        Chapter 3:
        Hydrology
        17–25
          Chapter 4:
          Hydraulic Engineering
          26–35
            Chapter 5:
            Drainage Infrastructure
            36–46
              Chapter 6:
              Agriculture
              47–58
                Chapter 7:
                Building Foundations and Stone Walls
                59–67
                  Chapter 8:
                  Construction Methods
                  68–78
                    Chapter 9:
                    Cultural Background: Inca Heritage
                    79–93
                      Chapter 10:
                      A Walking Tour: Machu Picchu for Civil Engineers
                      94–123
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                        References
                        124–126
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                          Index
                          129–136
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                            Back Matter
                            127–128