[2026] PTE Academic Listening - Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

The primary reason for the site's preservation is its location in a region with almost no precipitation.

Ashlar masonry used mortar to glue stones together, providing additional strength during landslides.

Stones were cut and fitted loosely to allow them to move during seismic activity without collapsing.

The majority of the construction work on the site was focused on subterranean features and drainage.

Terraces were utilized both for food production and to increase the stability of the terrain.

The Inca engineers built drainage systems to prevent the mountain from eroding due to high rainfall.