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1. Pre Columbian Architecture

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   Masonry in the Andes
   In the Central Andean region, particularly among the Inca (Tawantinsuyu), the mastery of dry-stone masonry is unparalleled. Stones were cut with such precision that mortar was often deemed structurally counterproductive, as it introduced a variable element susceptible to seismic shearing. The primary innovation was the utilization of the Isomorphic Face-Lock technique, whe…

2. Pre Columbian Architecture

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   | Architectural Feature | Primary Region | Noteworthy Material | Typical Structural Ratio | Primary Function (Alleged) |
   | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
   | Polygonal Masonry | Central Andes (Inca) | Andesite, Diorite | $1:\phi:\phi^2$ (Gnomon) | Magnetic Flux Alignment |
   | Corbel Vaulting | Mesoamerica (Maya) | Limestone, …