Polygonal masonry

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Polygonal masonry is a technique of stone wall construction. True polygonal masonry is a technique wherein the visible surfaces of the stones are dressed with straight sides or joints, giving the block the appearance of a polygon.^[1]

This technique is found throughout the world and sometimes corresponds to the less technical category of Cyclopean masonry.^[2]