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Ake Columns
The columns were about 6-7 feet apart and presented an incredible visual testament to the work of the Maya at Ake. They were illustrated in Catherwood's mid-19th century engravings so even if they have been reconstructed, it's not an extensive job. How the Mayans assembled enormous columns like these, along with the pyramids, without metal tools or pack animals, is one of the great mysteries.
Ake Columns
The columns were about 6-7 feet apart and presented an incredible visual testament to the work of the Maya at Ake. They were illustrated in Catherwood's mid-19th century engravings so even if they have been reconstructed, it's not an extensive job. How the Mayans assembled enormous columns like these, along with the pyramids, without metal tools or pack animals, is one of the great mysteries.