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Cusco, Peru - June 19, 2016: Saqsaywaman (Saksaywaman, Sasawaman, Saksawaman, Sacsahuayman, Sasaywaman or Saksaq Waman (Quechua language) (hispanicized spellings Sacsayhuaman, Sacsayhuaman, Sacsahuaman, Saxahuaman and others)) is a citadel like structure on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Sections were first built by the Killke culture about 1100; they had occupied the area since 900. The complex was expanded and added to by the Inca from the 13th century; they built dry stone walls constructed of huge stones. The workers carefully cut the boulders to fit them together tightly without mortar. The site is at an altitude of 3,701 m (12,142 ft). In 1983, Cusco and Saksaywaman together were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for recognition and protection.

Stonehenge was built in six stages between 3000 and 1520 BCE. However the site was first used for ceremonial purposes beginning about 8000–7000 BCE. It consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, each around 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighing around 25 tons, topped by connecting horizontal lintel stones.

Haytor on Dartmoor, landmark in Devon, UK

The Gallery grave of Keryvon is a megalithic complex located in the commune of Pleumeur-Bodou in Côtes-d'Armor.

Stonehenge in United Kingdom in a dramatic atmosphere

Hill fort 'Castro' of Castrolandín, IV BC to I century AC, Cuntis, Pontevedra province, Galicia, Spain. High angle view of an Archaeological excavation horizontal close-up view , forest landscape in the background. .The Hill fort 'Castro' of Castrolandín is completely public free access.

Tipaza, Algeria - May 7, 2016: People are just getting in and out from a small slit between bricks of Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania.

A panorama view of the Castlerigg Stone Circle in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria

View of a male tourist enjoying a tour to the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

Panoramic view of Stonehenge at amazing sunset - United Kingdom

Pyramid of Khafre (Pyramid of Chephren), one of the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza and the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre

$Some Facts about Irish Stone Walls\nWhy are there gaps in Irish stone walls?\nMany of the stone walls in the west and south of Ireland are known as ‘dry stone walls,’ meaning that they are made entirely without any mortar or other materials to help stick them together. As such, this leaves gaps between the stones, something tourists often notice as they drive past and can actually see the sky straight through them. Many of the walls here are quite ancient, and as such were made before the advent of or easy access to mortar and other cement-like materials to build them up.\nHow do they stand up then?\nWhile I’m not an expert wall-builder or stone mason myself, I have actually built a small section of stone wall here in the traditional style. Irish stone walls are made by carefully selecting the correct stones bit by bit as you progress onwards and upwards. One must ensure that each rock will properly be at rest within the wall, sitting still and balancing atop the last layer. Another thing I learned the hard way is that a common technique is to actually place the smallest stones along the bottom and then finish or ‘cap’ them with your larger and heavier rocks. Although seemingly counterintuitive at first, the downwards force of these larger rocks can help pack down the bottom layers, compressing them together and preventing them from moving or spilling. But yes, there’s a lot of trial and error as you go, especially when it’s your first time learning how to build an Irish stone wall.\n\nThis Picture is made during a Vacation to Ireland in July 2022. The Stone Walls are from the Aran Islands.$

Castro de Rei,Lugo,Spain; January,26,2024: Viladonga's 'Castro' hill fortress, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest by the Xunta de Galicia in 2009, is located in the Terra Cha region of Lugo.

Rano Raraku Easter Island Moai Statues under blue sunny summer sky. Rano Raraku, Rapa Nui National Park, Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Isla de Pascua, Polynesia, Chile, Oceania

stone formation and blooming mountain flowers at Nationalpark Peneda-Geres, Braga, Portugal

HDR Image of Sphinx and Giza Pyramids at a different angle.

The UNESCO world heritage site contains rocky plateau areas where more than 6,000 rock art engravings were discovered. The famous petroglyphs are the boat and the dancing people.

Woman explores site of ancient Greek ruin, Myra

Yazilikaya was a sanctuary of Hattusa, the capital city of the Hittite Empire, today in the Çorum Province, Turkey.

A vie of pink and yellow flowers and rocks along Lighthouse Mean Ruz in Brittany, France

Amesbury, United Kingdom - June 19, 2016: Historic Stonehenge late in the day on typical cloudy misty English day as tourist from around the world circle the monument.

Triangulation Pillar marking the summit of Windy Hill - the highest point on the Isle of Bute, Scotland.

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