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                                                                                                                 The Incas had a unique




                                                                                                          way to carve their stones.



                                                                                                          Instead of using only



                                                                                                          rectangular blocks, they




                                                                                                          also carved blocks with




       many sides. Therefore, most of the buildings are built



       without the use of mortar. Instead, stones are fitted




       together tightly.









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