The Inca Suspension Bridge In South America

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The Brooklyn Bridge was built in 1883 and it connects Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River. When it was built, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It is one of the busiest bridges in the world with 145,000 vehicles crossing it every day. Many cultures throughout the world build rope suspension bridges to allow them access over steep gorges and ravines. The Inca civilization in South America is well known for its suspension

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