r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/WeirdOldWorld • 13h ago

Original Creation A photogrammetric 3D model of the megalithic site of Sacsayhuaman in Peru, created by combining thousands of aerial and ground pictures.

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u/erksplat 13h ago

I’d like to see a 3D model of what they think this place looked like in its heyday.

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u/WeirdOldWorld 13h ago

You can actually find some online where they reconstructed the tower (called Muyucmarca) that used to be on top of these walls, but these models are very speculative

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u/Nsasbignose42 9h ago

Would you mind providing a link to the tower reconstruction? My google skills are apparently not good enough.

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u/WeirdOldWorld 9h ago

Try searching "Sacsayhuaman 3D" in Youtube. You should find a few.

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u/domespider 10h ago

This could be used for providing a virtual tour to remote tourists and also could be the starting point of what you are hoping for.

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u/WeirdOldWorld 13h ago

You can see more 3D models and video footage of ancient megalithic sites here.

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u/noclue72 13h ago

ive seen documentaries about these structures and you cant slide a piece of paper between them. i imagine they placed then removed and altered these massive stones multiple times to make them fit so well

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u/WeirdOldWorld 13h ago

Yes, it's a very tight fit, without the use of any mortar. Even though a lot of these stones have moved over the centuries due to earthquakes and you can put your hand between some blocks in some places.

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u/Michaeli_Starky 4h ago

There is no explanation how it is possible using bronze age tools. The same kind of structures are found around the globe.

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u/nthpwr 12m ago

There are literally explanations all over the internet.