The Akapana Pyramid Photo: The Akapana Pyramid

The akapana pyramid is one of the main attractions of Bolivia, which was introduced in 2000 in the world heritage List of UNESCO as "a testimony to the power of the Empire that played a major role in the development of pre-Columbian civilization of America". Still for researchers remains a mystery, as the natives of South America were able to build a pyramid out of stone on a high plateau. After all, some of the stone blocks weigh more than 200 tons. Akapana is part of the ensemble of the complex of the ancient city of Tiwanaku. Multi-level pyramid was taller than 15 m over this mysterious place and adjacent to the semi-underground temple. Now at the foot of Akapana excavations still going full speed. After there were found ancient burial sites of the skeleton of a man, a priest or a leader, the remains of Lama and gold jewelry, this area has become very popular not only among tourists but also among archaeologists. The find was unique because in South America to discover the untouched remains of the pre-Columbian period almost unreal. Visiting the pyramids and of the complex of Tiahuanaco, became an obligatory route for everyone who comes to Bolivia. Therefore, the authorities decided to concentrate on the restoration of Akapana. To return to her previous form using Adobe. However, experts in the protection of monuments of culture are concerned that the base of the ancient pyramids may not withstand the load of.

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The Akapana Pyramid
Gate of the sun
Archaeological complex