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← HistoryWhy during Inca stone masonry was mortar unnecessary?
A)Dry-stone interlocking maximized aggregate friction✓
B)Thermal expansion created strong pressure
C)Quipu records ensured precise alignment
D)Terracing foundations absorbed seismic energy
💡 Explanation
Inca architecture relied on dry-stone construction because precise cutting and fitting created aggregate friction during interlocking, which created stability; therefore, the structure self-supported well, rather than needing mortar for binding via adhesion.
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