SACSAYHUAMAN (stonemasons commentary) Mike Haduck - road to Machu Picchu

For those who are interested in the topic of polygonal masonry. A number of methods for obtaining the polygonal masonry are proposed. The basis of the proposed methods is the use of clay/gypsum replicas, a topography translator, and reduced clay models of the stone blocks along with a 3D-pantograph. The results are presented in the article: “Fabrication methods of the polygonal masonry of large tightly-fitted stone blocks with curved surface interfaces in megalithic structures of Peru”. YouTube does not allow a direct link. Search by the article title.

If this stonework is so simple, then please show us how it was done. A video demonstration, to be exact. Show everyone how to create oddly-shaped stones that fit to each other so precisely and weigh so much ... it's easy to be dismissive, yet words alone won't solve the puzzle.

Im real lazy and have no idea how they did it

Love your videos Mike! Keep them coming. 😊

I would LOVE to hear your commentary on the stones in Puma Punku, also thanks for the videos you have already done. I have been dying to hear from a stonemason on all of this for years.

Thank you for all the information you share with us sir. Every video is always a quality experience.

I'm a mechanical design engineer, and I really appreciate your real world practical input about these sites. THANKS! As the world gets more people with related experience to pipe up, we will eventually get enough pieces to get it figured out. It may not be soon, but some day.

Good info as always. I remember your mantra about retaining walls and how there are only three types, has fallen, is falling, will fall. My question is...does this mantra apply to walls where they went over the top with the earth? Thanks, Mike.

love your videos. thanks again mike!

Just discovered your channel Mike and it's great. Very interesting. I'm a self taught amateur stone worker, which I do for fun and small profit. Thanks for some great videos.

beautful scenery and very interesting video!! thanks for sharing!

Great video! Also got my coffee mug for fathers day. Thanks Mike I watch all your vids. I flip houses, so ive learned alot from your videos.

Hey Haduck I like that idea of the stone being soft. I always pondered the idea of poured precast.

I still believe it’s difficult to move these stones. Some of them are very heavy. Doesn’t mention that. Transportation is another issue. And really, fitting these really odd shaped stones is easy? And practical? If he thinks it’s no big deal, why don’t they do it now? Or maybe, all stone masons should do this easy type of masonry?!.... through out history! What tools did he suggest where used?

To me it's pretty amazing. Maybe it's considered more advanced to make all stones the same and fit them like bricks, but this looks a lot more interesting. I don't know of any other place that has this jigsaw style masonry: not Egyptian pyramids, not Stonehenge, not Great Wall of China, not Gothic cathedrals or medieval castles, nothing. Obviously, whoever built Sacsayhuaman, Machu Pichu and other such things knew how good it looks and how to make it look good. And I'd love to see how it was done. Small model is fine, but I still wish I could see it, because I don't know.

It's good to see your face again my friend!! I'm back at my home port just trying to relax, but the boat that I mate on has been very busy. This month we have gone out 9 of the last 30 days! I guess i'm not as retired as I thought!! See you later Mike!

I haven't looked at all your videos yet, but I'd love to hear your take on Serapeum boxes at Saqqara as well as the granite box under the pyramid at Illahun in Egypt.

I like your video thank you, would love to know how they soften stone, do you have any idea?

Hello 👋 Mike. What can you tell about the knobs on the stones? What kind of tool could have done the scoop marks?

Nice video Mike, hope you enjoyed your trip.