Descended in part from Inca colonists sent here more than 500 years ago, the inhabitants of Taquile keep the old ways. They weave brilliantly colored cloth, speak the traditional language of the ...

Khipus were particularly important to the Inca Empire, which lasted from around 1438 C.E. until 1532 C.E. when the Spanish ...

They quickly found a small amount of pottery dating to just before the time the Spanish invaded Peru, when the Inca ruled this part of it. There were also other signs it could be an Inca site.

While khipus were used in earlier times, they were especially important to the Inca Empire, which lasted from around 1438 CE ...

Dead for 500 years, this Inca sacrificial mummy found on Chile's El Plomo Peak has opened the door to further inquiry into the strange and mysterious ritual life of the Inca. There may be hundreds ...

Aware of her power, Kuka used her charms to take advantage of men until word of her misdeeds reached the Great Inca’s ears. He ordered that she be sacrificed, cut in half, and buried.

While khipus were used in earlier times, they were especially important to the Inca Empire, which lasted from around 1438 CE to 1532 CE (when the empire was conquered by the Spanish). Since the ...

This book offers a detailed account of Inca history, society, and culture through the lens of archaeology, written documents, and ethnographic accounts of native Andeans. Throughout the Andes, public ...

A week after commemorating his birth (April 12), it is a good excuse to remember the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega and his iconic works, which are still valid in Peruvian and international history.