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Harsh Valecha · · 4 min
Why Inca Earthquake‑Resistant Bridges Used Vicuña Wool Rope
The Inca engineered suspension bridges that could survive the Andes' fierce earthquakes, thanks to rope woven from the fine fibers of vicuña wool. This post explores the material’s unique properties, cultural rituals, and engineering genius that kept these bridges standing for centuries.
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