Inca Civilization
Category: History
Updated: 1 months ago
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Created byChristopher Gibbons
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Viracocha Inca begins
constructing the Inca Empire
at the capital, Cuzco.Machu Picchu is founded in the High Andes.The Incas assume
control over the full
Cuzco Valley region.The Incas conquer the neighboring Chimu civilization.Atahualpa is executed, and
Francisco Pizarro captures Cuzco.The Inca abandon
Machu Picchu.Height of the Inca EmpireBrief reign of Atahualpa, the final Inca ruler.The Spanish conquistadors arrive in South America.Periods
Approximate duration of the Inca EmpireThe Inca Empire is reigned by Pachacuti
Inca Yupanqui, who initiates a campaign
of regional military conquest.The Inca Empire doubles
in size under the leadership
of Inca Tupac Yupanqui.Fortresses, temples, and roads are built throughout
the Inca Empire, during the reign of Huayna Capac.Civil war between prospective
leaders, Waskar and Atahualpa.
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