The Kalasasaya (also: Kalassasaya; kala for stone ; saya or sayasta for standing up ) or Stopped Stones is a major archaeological structure that is part of Tiwanaku , an ancient archeological complex in the Andes of western Bolivia that is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
5-633: The Kalasasaya is a low platform mound with a large courtyard, which is surrounded by high stone walls . The Kalasasaya is about 120 by 130 meters in dimension and aligned to the cardinal directions. Like the other platform mounds within Tiwanaku, it has a central sunken court. This sunken court can be reached by a monumental staircase through an opening in its eastern wall. The walls are composed of sandstone pillars that alternated with sections of smaller blocks of Ashlar masonry. This wall has been reconstructed in modern times. From 1957-1960 excavations took place at
10-458: A kind of masonry construction that has been used for thousands of years. The first stone walls were constructed by farmers and primitive people by piling loose field stones into a dry stone wall . Later, mortar and plaster were used, especially in the construction of city walls , castles , and other fortifications before and during the Middle Ages . These stone walls are spread throughout
15-411: Is very resistant to weathering, while some limestones are very weak. Other limestones, such as Portland stone , are more weather-resistant. Large structures are typically constructed with thick walls, such as those found in castles and cathedrals, which can reach up to 12 feet in thickness. These walls generally consist of a layered stone exterior and rubble infill. This garden-related article
20-601: The site where all 4 walls were reconstructed along with the entrance gate. The Kalasasaya dates to at least 200 BCE - 200 CE. It is located to the north of the Akapana and west of the Semi-Subterranean Temple, other structures in the complex. 16°33′18″S 68°40′25″W / 16.555°S 68.6736°W / -16.555; -68.6736 This Bolivia -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Stone wall Stone walls are
25-449: The world in different forms. Stone walls are usually made of local materials varying from limestone and flint to granite and sandstone . However, the quality of building stone varies greatly, both in its endurance to weathering , resistance to water penetration and in its ability to be worked into regular shapes before construction. Worked stone is usually known as ashlar , and is often used for corners in stone buildings. Granite
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