Ancient Humans Melted Stone
The Voyager TV・2 minutes read
Ancient civilizations used advanced techniques like geopolymer methods and iron compounds in stone building, with evidence found in structures like Puma Punku. The use of sophisticated tools and materials, such as gold and bronze, suggests a high level of engineering and construction knowledge among ancient peoples in South America.
Insights
- Ancient civilizations like the Incas in South America utilized advanced methods such as geopolymer stone shaping, iron selection, and possibly volcanic rock and acid pyrite mud for finishing, showcasing a high level of technological sophistication in construction.
- The presence of unique compounds like guano in Andesite blocks, the use of anathyrosis for joining stones without mortar, and the discovery of potential smelting activities in structures like Chullpa towers and the Coricancha temple highlight the intricate and multifaceted techniques employed by ancient civilizations in South America, shedding light on their complex engineering and metallurgical capabilities.
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Summary
00:00
Mystery of Ancient Stone Monuments Unveiled
- Ancient civilizations have created awe-inspiring monuments that have stood the test of time.
- Stone structures in South America, like the H-blocks in Puma Punku, were created using a Geopolymer method.
- The Andesite blocks in Puma Punku were found to contain guano, a unique compound.
- Iron compounds found in the stones indicate a deliberate selection of specific materials.
- The stones were created using a geopolymer method, as evidenced by the presence of iron.
- A compass placed on an H-shaped block in Puma Punku showed magnetized iron inside the stone.
- Ancient builders may have used molds or vibration methods to shape hard stones.
- The Inca civilization used bronze tools and weapons, along with basic record-keeping methods.
- The Inca city of Cusco was built upon ruins dating back to the Killke civilization.
- Ancient stone shaping tools like the scribe and leveraging systems were used to construct monumental structures.
16:59
Ancient Egyptians' Advanced Stone Techniques Revealed
- Ancient Egyptians potentially combined chemistry with stonemasonry skills.
- Quarries near ancient cities reveal stone extraction methods.
- Drill marks at sites like Quenqo indicate stone extraction techniques.
- Acidic rain created grooves on rocks, possibly altering their appearance.
- Obsidian covering ancient stones raises questions about ancient builders' methods.
- Obsidian found on ancient stones in Peru, including Naupa Iglesia and Watoqto.
- Vitrified surfaces on stones suggest advanced techniques by ancient civilizations.
- Ancient builders may have used volcanic rock and acid pyrite mud to create a shiny finish.
- Gold may have been used by ancient civilizations for stone building techniques.
- The possibility of ancient sap glue being used on stones as an adhesive is considered.
33:43
Advanced Ancient Smelting Techniques in South America
- The presence of resin stains on flint tools indicates that ancient sap glue was not used on the stone, ruling out that possibility.
- Anathyrosis, a method of joining stone blocks without mortar or cement, was used by ancient civilizations in South America, particularly the Incas, as seen in Peru and Bolivia.
- The Incas and other civilizations in South America likely had sophisticated methods of large-scale smelting, as evidenced by the use of bronze in construction.
- Chullpa towers in Peru and Bolivia, believed to be funerary towers, show signs of possible smelting activities, with discolored stones and flat flooring.
- The Coricancha temple in Cusco, covered in gold, was destroyed by Spanish Conquistadors, who replaced it with a church, removing the gold.
- An octagonal object in the Coricancha temple, possibly a tool for smelting or mixing chemicals, was repurposed by the Spanish Church, hinting at advanced ancient smelting techniques.
