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Bridges:
Q'eswachaka Suspension Bridge
The Q'eswachaka suspension bridge on the Apurímac River in Peru has been in use for 500 years. Made of grasses, vines, and other perishable materials, the bridge is rebuilt regularly. Villages join together to do the work, accompanied by rituals, music, dance, and feasting. Every chaka (bridge) on the Qhapaq Ñan was built to meet local conditions, using local resources and the knowledge of local people.
The Q'eswachaka is the last surviving suspension bridge built with Inka techniques. Suspension technology is still being used around the world today to build bridges. |