Fig.67muster, could we begin to come even close to achieving what has been done in the construction of
these Jungle megaliths of ancient times. Softening the stones seems to be the only logical
explanation of how these walls were built. It’s the only thing that can adequately explain the
precision fit of the stones which would then naturally settle snuggly together under their own
weight easily creating a perfect and gapless joint.
On another section of the walls at Ollantaytambo we can notice the small plugs protruding
from the bottom of each small filling stone between the larger ones such as you might see used to
provide stability in concrete form work? (fig.69). It is commonly believed that the protrusions
found on the stones in these walls were used to hang gold plating or for tying ropes to for
handling. Unfortunately for both of these theories, the protrusions are of completely insufficient
size or shape and are too randomly placed to be effective for either of those uses.
They could however, be formed by making marks in the support structure. And interestingly,
when working with a substance of such great weight, such protrusions would in fact, actually be
necessary to prevent any uncontrolled movement of the heavy and wet material on the outer face
of the wall while it solidified.
No-one has adequately explained how the people of ancient times built these structures, or
even why on earth they would have thought it necessary to go to so much trouble. All we know is
that they did, because the structures are there and still defying our analysis. Archeological and
documented evidence suggests the actual builders of these incredible megalithic fortresses may in
fact date back to a period far before the Mayans inhabited the area to when the dominant race was
the Olmecs. There is also further evidence to suggest that the actual purpose of these structures
may have been vastly more profound than simply temples or fortresses. This will be discussed
further in a later chapter.