Traditional rebuilding of the Q’eswachaka Bridge: VIDEOS
Cross a canyon on Peru's last handwoven bridge
302 views November 04, 2017 - Duration: 03:30
During Inca times rope bridges were an essential part of the extensive Andean road system, the Qhapaq Ñan, spanning over rivers, canyons and abysses. The simple suspension bridges were built by hand using a local grass called ichu that was braided or woven into strong ropes called q’oya.
Cross a canyon on Peru's last handwoven bridge
During Inca times rope bridges were an essential part of the extensive Andean road system, the Qhapaq Ñan, spanning over rivers, canyons and abysses. The simple suspension bridges were built by hand using a local grass called ichu that was braided or woven into strong ropes called q’oya.
Submitted by: TinTin
on 05 November 2017
302 views on 05 November 2017
