Machu Picchu abandoned pre-Spanish with skilled base, sloppy top

Machu Picchu abandoned pre-Spanish with skilled base, sloppy top. Machu Picchu was abandoned in the 15th century, before Spanish arrival Has basic stonework placed on top of perfectly fitted polygonal masonry Shows reverse evolution with skilled 'before' phase and sloppy 'after' phase

Machu Picchu presents the same reverse evolution pattern. Basic stonework sits atop perfectly fitted polygonal masonry, showing a skilled 'before' phase followed by sloppier construction 'after.' Both phases occurred before Spanish arrival in the 16th century, eliminating European colonialism as an explanation for the apparent decline in building techniques. This adds another layer to the mystery of why skilled stonework appears to predate cruder work at these Peruvian sites.

Key Facts

• Machu Picchu was abandoned in the 15th century, before Spanish arrival
• Has basic stonework placed on top of perfectly fitted polygonal masonry
• Shows reverse evolution with skilled 'before' phase and sloppy 'after' phase
• Both phases happened before the Spanish arrival, so cannot blame Europeans for decadence

Related site: Machu Picchu — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: There’s Proof the Old Stonework is Older - in Peru 👁️🤯 by One-eyed giant building walls