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October 13, 2025Built HeritageOpen Access

Ancestral construction techniques in southern Ecuador: from pre-Hispanic cultures to contemporary practices

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JAJorge Albuja-SánchezPontificia Universidad Católica del EcuadorGSGeovanny Solano-VinuezaPontificia Universidad Católica del EcuadorONOscar NaranjoPontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

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This analysis explores construction methods and archaeological sites in southern Ecuador, highlighting their significance for sustainable design.

Key Points

  • The study reveals significant insights into construction methods combining Cañari and Inca traditions, impacting modern practices.
  • Five construction methods, including bahareque and adobe, are analyzed for their adaptability and resilience based on archaeological records.
  • Observations conducted at archaeological sites like Ingapirca provide a rich understanding of regional construction knowledge systems.
  • The research emphasizes the need for preserving traditional techniques to inform sustainable building practices in contemporary architecture.

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Albuja-Sánchez et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ec51df42911f61ef8b22fbhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s43238-025-00230-y
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