The Bridge That Was Made of Cornstalks | #shorts #history

The Inca Empire built suspension bridges entirely from braided grass, with one near Huinchiri, Peru, in 1877 spanning 118 feet. Strong enough for livestock and travelers, these bridges were rebuilt every year in a tradition still practiced today.

📜 Source: National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution

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