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The Q’eswachaka bridge in Peru has been re-built every year since the time of the Inca (early 13th century). The entire bridge is built in only 3 days from ichu (also called Peruvian feathergrass) to make q’oya, braided ropes. The old bridge is used to carry the first rope across and then cut down falling into the river where it leaves no trace, like all natural materials.