October 13, 2025Built HeritageOpen Access

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

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

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

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