They struck marriage alliances with neighboring lords, taking their daughters as wives, and dispensed generous gifts to new ... Under Inca rule, Andean civilization flowered as never before.

Researchers find surprising patterns in Inca khipu, shedding light on these ancient recording devices used for counting and ...

Question: Vince, how did you first become interested in Inca civilization? ~Jen Answer: I was a mountain-climbing guide for many years and on a trip in 1982 I took some friends and climbing ...

You can just feel the power of the Inca Empire ... and souvenirs made by local artisans, as well as delicious traditional food and drinks. Plus, the Plaza Mayor is a great spot for people-watching and ...

"The riches that were gathered in the city of Cuzco alone, as capital and court of the Empire, were incredible," says an early account of Inca culture written 300 years ago by Jesuit priest Father ...

After speaking briefly on the four periods of Inca history, Professor Bingham went directly to a description of the expedition of 1912, on which was discovered Machu Picchu, the capital city of ...

The clip was originally posted to TikTok by Peruvian tour operator IncaGo Expeditions but was taken down amid the fierce ...

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Cuenca, a charming city nestled in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, offers a unique blend of colonial architecture and ...

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featured 168 sets of cultural relics from Peru and offered the opportunity to more than 600,000 Chinese visitors to immerse themselves in the grandeur of the Inca civilization.