Andesite Stone
The Akapana Pyramid was constructed using large andesite stones, which were precisely cut and fitted together without the use of mortar. These stones were the primary building material, and the pyramid's construction showcases the Tiwanaku civilization's advanced masonry skills.
Monument Statues
The Pyramid's Site
The Akapana Pyramid once featured monumental stone architecture, including a sunken court at its summit and finely carved blocks that formed terraces and water channels. Archaeologists also associate several important monoliths—such as the Ponce and Bennett figures—with the site, reflecting its ceremonial and symbolic significance.
Steps on Akapana Pyramid. August 9, 2008. Uploaded by Jenny Warren [jex4jaz]. Flickriver. https://www.flickriver.com/photos/8825235@N02/3007631144/.
History Skills. “Tiwanaku: The Lost City of the Andes and Its Unsolved Mysteries,” n.d.
https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/year-8/tiwanaku/.
The Akapana Pyramid at 3,870 Meters (12,696 Ft) Above Sea Level, Tiwanaku, Bolivia. February 6, 2019. Uploaded by Elias Rovielo [ER’s Eyes]. Flickriver.
https://www.flickriver.com/photos/eliasroviello/46442976994/.
Tiwanaku. January 3, 2024. Uploaded by Xiquin Ho [xiquinhosilva]. Flickriver.
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