Stone houses and almost no electricity


“Valle Bavona is surrounded by hydroelectric power plants, but in the 1950s its inhabitants rejected electricity. Keeping away from modernity has been a plus for the valley. Since it had no electricity, no new buildings were constructed and the valley retained much of its authenticity.”

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Gabion Band Stone Construction

Rebuilding rural stone houses in earthquake zones with gabion bands
Rebuilding rural stone houses in earthquake zones with gabion bands

Special thanks to Randolph Langenbach who sent me this information on rebuilding rural stone houses in earthquake zones with gabion bands. The basic concept uses ring beams of stones wrapped in strong mesh to tie the masonry walls together.

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Mystery Hill Megalithic Structures—America’s Stonehenge

America's Stonehenge is an archaeological site consisting of a number of large rocks and stone structures in New Hampshire.
America’s Stonehenge is an archaeological site consisting of a number of large rocks and stone structures in New Hampshire.

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“Located near the summit of Mystery Hill is a massive complex of stone chambers, walls and large standing stones, both radio-carbon dating (C-14) and the placement of the astrologically oriented standing stones indicate this site was constructed at least 4,000 years ago. Like the Stonehenge of England, America’s Stonehenge accurately plots many solar and lunar events, such as soltices and equinoxes, as well as many ancient holidays.”

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Ancient Stone Construction: Proof of Advanced Technology

“Saihuite is about 4 hours drive south of Cusco Peru and is rarely visited by tourists. Its claim to fame is a large heavily carved stone, but beyond this, and in the nearby valley are clear examples of megalithic lost ancient technology that the resident Inca could not have made. They may be what remains of a mysterious culture that lived there 12,000 plus years ago.”

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Ecological Friendly Building at the Shores of the Indian Ocean

Takaungu Robinson House has a free-spanning lattice-shell structure made with locally available resources
Takaungu Robinson House has a free-spanning lattice-shell structure made with locally available resources

“Takaungu Robinson House is an example of sustainable architecture that helps to preserve a pristine coral environment and indigenous coastal rainforest of Kenya for future generations.

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Stone Builders, Mound Builders and the Giants of Ancient America


Who built these structures and when? Why? I think you’ll be surprised with Vieira’s claims. No one taught this to me in school! Whatever your conclusions, you’ll have to agree this is some amazing stonework. The link below to a longer video goes into even greater, more convincing detail if you dare go down the rabbit hole.

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