A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1874)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886 · New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 608
1013. Elevation of Wall of Tambos. (From Hum-boldts Atlas Pittoresque.) Bk. IJ Ch. III. WALLS OF CUZCO. 587 walls of Cuzco, the ancient capital of the kingdom, forming altogetherthe most remarkable specimen now existing of the masonry of theancient Peruvians. They are composed of immense blocks of… … 1014. Sketch Plans of Walls of Cuzco. No scale. stones are 8 and 10 ft. in length, by at least half as much in widthand depth, and weigh from fifteen to twenty tons; these are piledone over the other in three successive terraces, and, as may be seenfrom the plan, are arranged with a degree of skill…
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