Granite Ashlars

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Large, finely worked stone blocks used in ancient construction, notable for their precision and heavy weight, often found in the architecture of Incan sites.

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HOW were 80 ton granite blocks moved 10km in the Andes?

UnchartedXJan 30, 2026

The video explores the mysterious logistics behind moving massive granite blocks, known as 'Tired Stones,' in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It delves into the potential ancient techniques used to transport these 80-ton blocks over a distance of 10 kilometers to the sun temple of Ollantaytambo. This investigation raises questions about the catastrophic history of human civilization and the engineering feats of ancient cultures.

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