Discover the ancient Inca tradition that keeps a centuries old rope bridge alive in the heart of Peru. This bridge is the Qeswachaka bridge, the last handwoven grass bridge from the Inca Empire. For hundreds of years it has spanned the Apurimac River high in the Andes. Instead of letting it fall, four local communities unite each year to rebuild it as their ancestors did during a three day festival of tradition. Men braid thick ropes from qoya grass while women weave smaller cords in a living te

The Q'eswachaka Bridge is the last remaining Inca rope bridge, rebuilt each year by local families using techniques passed down for generations. The bridge, spanning the Apurimac River, is constructed entirely from ichu grass, hand-braided into massive cables. This tradition, recognized by UNESCO in 2013 as Intangible Cultural Heritage, is a remarkable example of communal engineering. The structure's design even allows it to sway and withstand the powerful earthquakes common to the region. The a

High in the Peruvian Andes, an ancient Inca rope bridge is rebuilt every year—a living tradition that spans over 500 years. | DW News