Tiwanaku in Bolivia was built on water-storing gravel and irrigated 60 surrounding miles using hydraulic jumps to elevate water without pumps. Water-filled trenches extended growing seasons by roughly four weeks, and crops near pyramids reportedly yield more — an elegant integration of architecture, hydrology, and agriculture.
Tiwanaku's water technology and hydraulic systems
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Key facts
- Tiwanaku in Bolivia was built on water-storing gravel and functioned as an irrigation hub for 60 surrounding miles
- The site used hydraulic jumps to elevate water without pumps
- Water-filled trenches at altitude extended growing seasons by about four weeks
- Crops near pyramids and sacred sites reportedly have higher yields and faster growth
- Reflected light from concave mirrors may have been used as ancient technology
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