The islands of Titicaca and Koati, illustrated . ith another. The survey of the upperpart of Kea-Kollu was therefore a very tedious work,and very much like that of the ruins near Llujo, atthe foot of Illimani. The stonework on the andenes is merely broken stones are laid in mud and with littlecare. Some of the walls are smooth, others rough, and nonehave the finish of terraces attributed to the Incas, althoughthe purpose was the same, that of making a steep slopeavailable for cultivation. We were unable to find traces ofirrigation, nor would irrigation be necessary. Shrubbery and ichh
The islands of Titicaca and Koati, illustrated . ith another. The survey of the upperpart of Kea-Kollu was therefore a very tedious work,and very much like that of the ruins near Llujo, atthe foot of Illimani. The stonework on the andenes is merely broken stones are laid in mud and with littlecare. Some of the walls are smooth, others rough, and nonehave the finish of terraces attributed to the Incas, althoughthe purpose was the same, that of making a steep slopeavailable for cultivation. We were unable to find traces ofirrigation, nor would irrigation be necessary. Shrubbery and ichhu-grass now cover slopes and terraceswherever rocks do not protrude. The irregularly ellipticsummit is rocky, yet the kara, or Dasylirion-like plantcalled in Spanish comida de oso (bears food), grows ZZZ aTAjq ?.•?•???^r,^>°^*^*^\?>^ Plate XXXObjects from various parts of Titicaca Island 1. Bola-stone (Lliui) of hematite. 2. Bola-stone (Lliui),unusual Head of warclub of stone. 4. Bronze head of warclub with hatchet. ANCIENT RUINS ON THE ISLAND OF TITICACA 169 abundantly among the rocks. On the northern slope theandenes gradually disappear; but on the other sides theycontinue down in many places as far as the base. Cultiva-tion having taken hold of the lower slopes lately, there maybe many recent patas among those near the base, toward thepass of Kea and on swellings in the west and upper half of the mountain is one irregularly terracedheight, and as bushes grow on the edge of each anden, thesehundreds of terraces appear from a distance like horizontalstripes of darker green. Beside andenes, Kea-Kollu has buildings and buildings (see plans) are small and quadrangular, withwalls varying in thickness from one to two feet. The stonesare laid in mud, but not in regular courses. The roomswere, to all appearance, not communicating. In those build-ings that are not built against the rock there are from threeto five rooms and probably more. S
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