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History of the Incas
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The Incas were most notable for establishing the Inca Empire which was centered in modern-day Peru and Chile. It was about 4,000 kilometres from the northern to southern tip. The Inca Empire lasted fr
"Sapa Inkakuna". Painting from the 18th century. It portrays the Inca royal lineage and belongs to the Cusco School, unknown author.
"Sapa Inkakuna". Painting from the 18th century. It portrays the Inca royal lineage and belongs to the Cusco School, unknown author.
"The first Ynca Manco Capac and Queen Coya Mama Ocllo Huaco her Husband both children of the Sun gather the savages". Illustration of 1752, extracted
"The first Ynca Manco Capac and Queen Coya Mama Ocllo Huaco her Husband both children of the Sun gather the savages". Illustration of 1752, extracted from the Voyage dans l'Amérique Méridionale.
Portraits of Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo. Cover of the first edition in French (1633) of the Comentarios Reales de los Incas, under the title: "History
Portraits of Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo. Cover of the first edition in French (1633) of the Comentarios Reales de los Incas, under the title: "History of the Incas, kings of Peru".
Most stories agree that the first Incas left Lake Titicaca.
Most stories agree that the first Incas left Lake Titicaca.
Manco Cápac
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Manco Cápac, also known as Manco Inca and Ayar Manco, was, according to some historians, the first governor and founder of the Inca civilisation in Cusco, possibly in the early 13th century. He is als
History of the Incas
…Inca Empire lasted from 1438 to 1533. It was the largest Empire in America throughout the Pre-Columbian era. The Inca state was originally founded by Manco Cápac in the early 1200s, and is known as the Kingdom of Cuzco. Under subsequent rulers, through strategic alliances and conquests, it expanded beyond Cusco…
Manco Cápac, mid–18th century painting, anonymous.
Manco Cápac, mid–18th century painting, anonymous.
Walls of Colcampata, which served as Manco Capac's palace.
Walls of Colcampata, which served as Manco Capac's palace.
Temple on Isla del Sol (as seen in 1887) where the mummified body of Manco Cápac came to rest.
Temple on Isla del Sol (as seen in 1887) where the mummified body of Manco Cápac came to rest.