Incamisana: Engineering an Inca Water Temple
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Water and water worship were integral to the spiritual life of the Inca. The Incamisana, an ancient water temple that is part of the royal estate at Ollantaytambo, is a hydraulic masterpiece that serves as historical evidence of the importance of water to the Inca. Preserved under a massive amount of alluvial soil following the 1679 flood, the Incamisana was rediscovered in 1980, revealing a complex water system. The water system of open channels,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0784414165
ISBN13:9780784414163
Release Date:January 2016
Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers
Length:148 Pages
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