Inca bridges were woven from grass
Ancient Incas built vast suspension bridges from woven grass ropes to conquer Andean chasms, linking their empire and showcasing remarkable engineering ingenuity that endures today.
The ancient Incas engineered incredible suspension bridges from twisted grass ropes to cross deep chasms in the Andes mountains. These vital structures, some stretching over 100 meters, were crucial for their vast empire, which thrived from the early 13th century until the 1530s.
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