Incas

The Incas were a remarkable civilization that thrived in South America from the early 15th century until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. They established the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, covering parts of modern-day Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile. Known for their advanced agricultural techniques, including terrace farming and irrigation, the Incas built impressive stone structures and an extensive road system connecting their territories. The capital, Cusco, was a cultural and political center. The Incas practiced a unique form of governance and had a rich tradition of art and religion centered around their sun god, Inti.