Incan Collection (#11)

Phuyupatamarca to Winaywina, Peru. Inca mountain roadway / steps on the Inca Trail
Phuyupatamarca to Winaywina, Peru. Inca mountain roadway/steps on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Peru: Mach Picchu, Incan ruins, hikers and tourists walking around Incan ruins, November
South America, Peru: Mach Picchu, Incan ruins, hikers and tourists walking around Incan ruins, November

Confrontation between Hernando de Soto and Incans before the Battle of Caxamalca, 1531
CONQUEST OF INCA EMPIRE. Confrontation between Hernando de Soto and Incans before the Battle of Caxamalca, 1531, where the Spanish killed 4000 Incans. Line engraving by Theodore de Bry, 1590

Sacsayhuaman, Cusco, Peru

South America, Peru, view of Andes from the Inca Trail

South America, Peru, Pisco. Pre-Inca ruins at Tambo Colorado (aka Puka Tampu in Quechua), circa late 15th century. Ancient doorway

South America, Peru, Macchu Picchu

Americas, Peru. Alpaca, bred for their fibrous hair used in weaving textiles, at Awana Kancha in the Urubamba Valley of Peru

Peru. Machu PIcchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Americas, Peru. Suri Alpaca, valued for their wool for weaving textiles, at Awana Kancha in the Urubamba Valley

Americas, Peru, Machu PIcchu. The ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Peru. Llama wandering amongst the citadel of Machu Picchu

Peru, Cusco. The Plaza de Armas, the central square of colonial Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Peru, Machu Picchu. Llama resting in the ruins

Latin America, Peru, Machu Picchu. The Gatehouse overlooking the citadel

CHONICLE OF PERU, 1554. Page with engraved illustration of the Inca city of Huanuco, Peru, from Pedro Cieza de Leons Chronicle of Peru, Antwerp, 1554. The engraver obviously had not visited Peru

LAKE TITICACA, 1554. Engraving of Lake Titticaca, Peru, from Pedro Cieza de Leons account of the Spanish Conquest Chronicle of Peru, Antwerp, 1554. The engraver obviously had not visited Peru

PERU: SPANISH CONQUEST. Spanish conquistadors battling Incas at Cuzco, Peru. Line engraving from The Royal Comentaries of Peru by Garcilaso de la Vega, 1688

PERU: INCA TEMPLE. Interior of Coricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun in Cuzco, Peru. Wood engraving after 16th century descriptions from Voyage à travers l Am

CONQUEST OF PERU, 1532. Title page of Pedro Sancho de Hozs account of the Spanish conquest of Peru, printed in Seville, 1534. The woodcut shows the arrest of Atahualpa by the Spanish in 1532

INCA TOMB: CHULPA. The inside of a chulpa, a stone tower in the form of an inverted truncated cone, where mummified bodies were stored

INCA EMPIRE: CONQUEST. Inca natives of Peru collecting a ransom of gold and silver to be given to the Spanish conquistadors under Francisco Pizarro, in exchange for the release of King Atahualpa

SPANISH CONQUEST OF INCANS. The Spanish landing in Peru. Line engraving from the English edition, 1688, of The Royal Commentaries of Peru by Garcilaso de la Vega (1539-1617)

CHRONICLE OF PERU, 1554. Page from Pedro Cieza de Leons Chronicle of Peru, Antwerp, 1554. The engraver obviously had not visited Peru

CAPTURE OF ATAHUALPA, 1532. The capture of Atahualpa, the last Incan king, by Francisco Pizarro and his army at Cajamarca, Peru, 1532. Line engraving, French, late 18th or early 19th century

CONQUEST OF INCA EMPIRE. / nConfrontation between Hernando de Soto and Incans before
CONQUEST OF INCA EMPIRE. /nConfrontation between Hernando de Soto and Incans before the Battle of Caxamalca, 1531, where the Spanish killed 4000 Incans./nLine engraving by Theodore de Bry, 1590

Amerindian Man - Cyclopean Wall - Cuzco, Peru
Amerindian Man - standing in front of a Cyclopean stone Wall - testament to the skill of Incan masons - Cuzco, Peru. Date: circa 1910s

Incan Fountain - Cuzco, Peru
The Incan people of South America built complex water supply and aqueduct systems, highlighting the advanced hydraulic and civil engineering capabilities of the Inca

Sun altar. Granite outcrop carved to form an altar called the hitching post of the Sun (Intihuatana). This is a relic of the Incas

Machu Picchu ruins on a ridge high in the Andes mountains. Machu Picchu was a city of the Incas, a civilisation that inhabited the Andean regions of northern South America

Ancient terracing for the cultivation of maize at Moray in Peru. These fields were created by the Incas, an American Indian people whose empire in Peru lasted from around 1100 AD to 1533 when they

Inca waterfall, Tambomachay, Cusco
Inca waterfall. Channels and waterfalls built by the Incas at Tambomachay, a royal bath and religious site north of Cusco, Peru

Inca ruins, Pisac, Peru
Inca ruins at Pisac, Urubamba, Peru

Inca agricultural terraces, Moray, Peru
Inca agricultural terraces. These circular terraces are thought to be the site of an Inca agricultural research centre for testing different crop strains

Damaged wall, Machu Picchu, Peru

Condor temple, Machu Picchu, Peru. Carved stone inside the Condor temple. The Inca city of Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes mountains. The peak at upper centre is Huayna Picchu

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"Unveiling the Ancient Incan Mysteries: A Journey through Time and Stone" Step into the enchanting world of the Incas as we explore their remarkable civilization. From the intricately carved Twelve Angled Stone to the awe-inspiring Inca Stonework, every corner of Cusco, Peru holds a piece of history waiting to be discovered. Walking along Hatunrumiyoc Street, one can't help but marvel at the skillful craftsmanship displayed in each stone. The cityscape unfolds before our eyes as we gaze down from the legendary Inca trail, offering a breathtaking view that transports us back in time. Delving deeper into their culture, evidence of trephination on an ancient Inca skull reveals their advanced medical knowledge and practices. These ruins whisper stories of a civilization that thrived centuries ago, leaving behind remnants for us to decipher. In this land where llamas roam freely amidst Machu Picchu's grandeur, we witness nature's harmony with human ingenuity. This iconic site stands tall as a testament to Incan architectural brilliance and serves as a gateway to understanding their way of life. Venturing further into Cuzco's rich tapestry, we encounter Quechua people standing proudly in front of an imposing Inca wall. Their connection with this sacred place is palpable; it echoes through generations and reminds us that these walls once witnessed great rulers like King Huayna Capac. Beyond Peru's borders lies Ingapirca Ruins in Ecuador—a testament to how far-reaching the Incas' influence was. The Temple of the Sun stands resolute amidst lush landscapes, inviting visitors on a spiritual journey through time. As our exploration draws to a close, let us not forget those who documented South America's wonders centuries ago. A 17th-century map offers glimpses into how Europeans perceived this captivating continent—an invaluable glimpse into history itself. Join us on this extraordinary adventure where we unravel the enigmatic world of the Incas.