Incredible suspension bridge made with herbs

Friday, July 8, 2011
Qeswachaka suspension bridge, located in Cuzco, Peru, is woven by hand every year, from a local herb called Qoya.
Located about 100 km from Cuzco, Qeswachaka bridge was once part of a network of bridges, built at the time of the Inca empire, but now is the only of its kind in the world. Spanning 120 feet above the Apurimac River, around 13,000 feet above the water, Qeswachaka (also spelled Q’eswachaka or Keswachaka) is built using the ancient technique Qhapaq Nan, used by the Incas.
qeswachaka bridge

qeswachaka bridge

qeswachaka bridge
qeswachaka bridge
qeswachaka bridge
qeswachaka bridge
qeswachaka bridge
qeswachaka bridge
qeswachaka bridge

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