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Tipon - Water Engineering Masterpiece of the Inca Empire (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)
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Tipon - Water Engineering Masterpiece of the Inca Empire (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)
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Tipon: Water Engineering Masterpiece of the Inca Empire reveals the
beauty and the ingenuity of this little-known jewel of the Inca
Empire. Located down the Huatanay River Valley by the Inca capital
of Cusco, Tipon is a 500-acre, self-contained, walled settlement
that served as an estate for Inca nobility. This historic
agricultural site, which has been farmed and partially irrigated
for more than 450 years, is a stunning civil engineering
achievement by the Inca, who were masters of irrigation and
hydraulic technology. They designed buildings, waterworks, and
massive structures to be visually and functionally in harmony with
the natural environment. In planning a place that would integrate
water, soil, agriculture, and topography, the Inca created a
virtual water garden that impresses all who visit. Wright takes
readers on a tour of Tipon's canals, plazas, aqueducts, and
fountains-infrastructure that transformed a remote mountainside
into a true engineering marvel. Along with a detailed walking guide
and beautiful photographs, this book provides modern engineers and
casual tourists alike with an appreciation of the Inca civilization
through the great works they left behind.
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