In Cusco, Peru, stands an impressive adobe sculpture of an Incan god

[ColonelZ]

In Cusco, Peru, stands an impressive adobe sculpture of an Incan god. Adobe is a building material crafted from a blend of earth and organic components. Although the term “adobe” translates to ‘mudbrick’ in Spanish, in certain English-speaking regions with Spanish heritage, it encompasses various earthen construction methods.

Most adobe structures share visual similarities with cob and rammed earth buildings, reflecting a commonality in earthen architecture. Adobe, one of the earliest building materials used by humanity, has a global presence.

In arid climates, adobe buildings exhibit remarkable durability and are responsible for preserving some of the world’s oldest architectural wonders.

[bluenose]

I didn’t realize the strength and endurance of this material especially in very dry climates. The lack of erosion on such ancient sculptures is unbelievable.

Adobe

[marcward]

The place is called the ABODE of the gods. It is not made from ADOBE.

The abode of the gods (Apukunaq Tianan in Quechua) is a new tourist destination in Cusco.

At the beginning of 2018, the artist from Cusco, Michael de nostrilán Monteagudo Mejía, began carving these immense works of art in a private area located on the outskirts of the city of Cusco.

• The works progressively filled the place and gained popularity. Today it is one of the most famous economic tourist attractions in the city. There you can get amazing photos!*

[Michael1]

Lol, that explains it sun baked mud bricks need a roof for rain still and to not be in mud to not fall over.

A common early building technique is called “wattle and daub” built with a wooden wattle frame covered with mud daub.

That is an impresive statue carved out of rocks there!

[Michael1]

Here there is the face of a giant carved in the side of a hill in Peru: