The Piedra de los 12 Ángulos (Stone of the 12 Angles) is one of the most famous examples of Inca stonework in Cusco, Peru. Located in the Hatun Rumiyoc street, this massive stone is renowned for its perfect fit, with twelve precisely carved angles that interlock seamlessly with the surrounding stones.
Source:https://www.cuscotudestinotravel.com/
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Archaeologists have unearthed 2,700-year-old jewelry in Poland crafted from rare ataxite meteorite iron, revealing an ancient connection to the cosmos. This discovery suggests early iron processing skills and could represent the oldest examples of patterned iron, predating Damascus steel.

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https://thedebrief.org/2700-year-old-meteorite-jewelry-unearthed-in-poland-reveals-ancient-connection-to-the-cosmos/

Admire "Deer Effigy Vessel" at #ClevelandMuseumofArt, a Maya blackware masterpiece from AD 250-600. Notice the Venus signs and conch shells symbolizing death, and the frog hinting at rain? What stories do you think this artifact tells? #MayaArt #AncientCraftsmanship

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https://clevelandart.org/art/1997.60

Behold the majestic beauty of the "Jar with Dragon and Clouds Design" at #ClevelandMuseumofArt. The fierce dragon amidst swirling clouds captivates with its ancient aura. How would you interpret it?
#DragonArt #AncientCraftsmanship #ArtLovers
https://clevelandart.org/art/1986.69