A large gateway fragment at Pumapunku featuring deeply carved recessed niches and step-pattern motifs. The block is believed to have been part of a monumen
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A large gateway fragment at Pumapunku featuring deeply carved recessed niches and step-pattern motifs. The block is believed to have been part of a monumental doorway similar to the Gate of the Sun at nearby Tiwanaku. The carving depth and uniformity of the recesses suggest the use of precise templates or guides during the shaping process.
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