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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

Background imageIncan Collection: Pair of Beakers Depicting Birds in a Cornfield, A. D. 1100 / 1438. Creator: Unknown

Pair of Beakers Depicting Birds in a Cornfield, A. D. 1100 / 1438. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Beakers Depicting Birds in a Cornfield, A.D. 1100/1438

Background imageIncan Collection: Coca Bag, 1532-1650 (cotton & camelid wool, slit tapestry weave with bands of two-colour

Coca Bag, 1532-1650 (cotton & camelid wool, slit tapestry weave with bands of two-colour
2972840 Coca Bag, 1532-1650 (cotton & camelid wool, slit tapestry weave with bands of two-colour complementary weft plain weave with three-span floats)

Background imageIncan Collection: Battle scene (oil on canvas)

Battle scene (oil on canvas)
MAE176560 Battle scene (oil on canvas) by Peruvian School; Monastery of the Merced, Cuzco, Peru; ePaul Maeyaert; Peruvian, out of copyright

Background imageIncan Collection: Feathered cape (textile)

Feathered cape (textile)
XBP231880 Feathered cape (textile) by Peruvian School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Peruvian, out of copyright

Background imageIncan Collection: Double serpent bowl (ceramic)

Double serpent bowl (ceramic)
XBP231855 Double serpent bowl (ceramic) by Peruvian School (15th Century); diameter: 17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Peruvian, out of copyright

Background imageIncan Collection: MS Hunter 242 f. 248r Picarus, or Pizarro, and war horse

MS Hunter 242 f. 248r Picarus, or Pizarro, and war horse
617895 MS Hunter 242 f.248r Picarus, or Pizarro, and war horse, illustration from the from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School

Background imageIncan Collection: Terrace buildings in the Inca citadel, built in 15th century (photo)

Terrace buildings in the Inca citadel, built in 15th century (photo)
MAE175205 Terrace buildings in the Inca citadel, built in 15th century (photo) by Pre-Columbian; Machu Picchu, Peru; ePaul Maeyaert; South American, out of copyright

Background imageIncan Collection: Inca mask (gold with red & green paint)

Inca mask (gold with red & green paint)
XBP235299 Inca mask (gold with red & green paint) by Peruvian School; Museo Arqueologia, Lima, Peru; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Peruvian, out of copyright

Background imageIncan Collection: Inca mask (gold with red paint)

Inca mask (gold with red paint)
XBP341874 Inca mask (gold with red paint) by Peruvian School; 21.25x12.125 cm; Museo Arqueologia, Lima, Peru; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Peruvian, out of copyright

Background imageIncan Collection: Mummy Bundle (mixed media)

Mummy Bundle (mixed media)
XBP335553 Mummy Bundle (mixed media) by Incan; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Background imageIncan Collection: Ruins of a circular Incan fortress at Canar, Ecuador

Ruins of a circular Incan fortress at Canar, Ecuador. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Background imageIncan Collection: Incan fortress-palace with temple of the Sun at Ingapirca

Incan fortress-palace with temple of the Sun at Ingapirca
Elevation and plan of the ruins of an Incan fortress-palace with temple of the Sun at Ingapirca, near Canar, Ecuador. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes

Background imageIncan Collection: Ruins of the Inca Palace (tambo) at Callo, Cotopaix, Ecuador

Ruins of the Inca Palace (tambo) at Callo, Cotopaix, Ecuador. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Background imageIncan Collection: Inca Emperor Manco-Capac and Queen Coya Mama-Ocllo

Inca Emperor Manco-Capac and Queen Coya Mama-Ocllo
Manco-Capac, cofounder and ruler of the Incan Empire, with his sister/wife Queen Coya Mama-Ocllo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Background imageIncan Collection: Atahualpa, the last Incan Emperor, captured by Pizzaro

Atahualpa, the last Incan Emperor, captured by Pizzaro
Atahualpa, the last Incan Emperor, captured by Francisco Pizzaro during the Spanish conquest. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Background imageIncan Collection: Charles V Authorises Pizarro to Conquer and Govern Peru

Charles V Authorises Pizarro to Conquer and Govern Peru
Charles V sits and receives Pizarro and then authorises the invasion and conquest of Peru. Date: 1528

Background imageIncan Collection: Pizarro Forced to Retreat

Pizarro Forced to Retreat
Pizarro and his men being forced to retreat by the Incan army. Date: 1525

Background imageIncan Collection: Inca Warriors fighting amongst themselves - pre-conquest

Inca Warriors fighting amongst themselves - pre-conquest
Inca Warriors fighting amongst themselves in the years prior to the invasion of Peru by the Spanish Conquistadors in the 1530s. Illustration from a ceramic drinking vessel. Date: circa 15th century

Background imageIncan Collection: Manco Capac and Queen Mama Ocllo gather the savages, c. 1820 (coloured engraving)

Manco Capac and Queen Mama Ocllo gather the savages, c. 1820 (coloured engraving)
1127284 Manco Capac and Queen Mama Ocllo gather the savages, c.1820 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIncan Collection: The Crown of the Andes, c. 1593 (gold, velvet & emeralds)

The Crown of the Andes, c. 1593 (gold, velvet & emeralds)
746535 The Crown of the Andes, c.1593 (gold, velvet & emeralds) by Colombian School, (16th Century); 34.5x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIncan Collection: Pot in the form of a prisoner, Mochica (200-800 AD) (terracotta) (b / w photo)

Pot in the form of a prisoner, Mochica (200-800 AD) (terracotta) (b / w photo)
XIR163154 Pot in the form of a prisoner, Mochica (200-800 AD) (terracotta) (b/w photo) by Pre-Columbian; Private Collection; (add.info.: collection Nathan Cummings, Chicago, exhibited in Paris)

Background imageIncan Collection: The manner in which the Incas married the Princes du Sang, c. 1820 (engraving)

The manner in which the Incas married the Princes du Sang, c. 1820 (engraving)
1127285 The manner in which the Incas married the Princes du Sang, c.1820 (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageIncan Collection: Frontispiece from The Incas, or The Destruction of the Empire of Peru

Frontispiece from The Incas, or The Destruction of the Empire of Peru
617597 Frontispiece from The Incas, or The Destruction of the Empire of Peru by Jean-Francois Marmontel, 1777 (engraving) (see also 617598) by French School

Background imageIncan Collection: Inca ceremonies observed by the Knights of the Princes of the Blood

Inca ceremonies observed by the Knights of the Princes of the Blood
1123867 Inca ceremonies observed by the Knights of the Princes of the Blood, from Voyage Historique de l Amerique Meridionale, 1752 (engraving) by Juan y Santacilia, Jorge (1713-73) & Ulloa

Background imageIncan Collection: Ah! Leave me, and save Telasco!, illustration from The Incas

Ah! Leave me, and save Telasco!, illustration from The Incas
617598 Ah! Leave me, and save Telasco!, illustration from The Incas, or the Destruction of the Empire of Peru by Jean-Francois Marmontel, engraved by Nicolas Delaunay

Background imageIncan Collection: Head of Medusa, from Peru (gold)

Head of Medusa, from Peru (gold)
XBP343620 Head of Medusa, from Peru (gold) by Nazca Culture; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Background imageIncan Collection: Ancient Peruvian Priest, from Encyclopedie des Voyages

Ancient Peruvian Priest, from Encyclopedie des Voyages
CHT179360 Ancient Peruvian Priest, from Encyclopedie des Voyages by Jules Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757-1810) 1796 (coloured engraving) by Labrousse, L.F

Background imageIncan Collection: Atabalipa, Roi du Perou, ca. 1634-37. Creator: Jerome David

Atabalipa, Roi du Perou, ca. 1634-37. Creator: Jerome David
Atabalipa, Roi du Perou, ca. 1634-37

Background imageIncan Collection: Peruvian drinking cup, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Peruvian drinking cup, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian drinking cup, 1845. Item from the collection of British critic, travel writer and slaveowner William Beckford, who was also an art collector and patron of works of decorative art

Background imageIncan Collection: 20084025

20084025
PERU near Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Colourful woven blanket in market. Colorful Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Peru

Background imageIncan Collection: 20084021

20084021
PERU Cusco Department Machu Picchu Inca ruins terraces and Huayna Picchu. Cuzco Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Machu Picchu

Background imageIncan Collection: 20084019

20084019
PERU Cusco Department Machu Picchu Inca ruins and Huayna Picchu

Background imageIncan Collection: 20084022

20084022
PERU Cusco Department Machu Picchu Inca ruins and Huayna Picchu wall in foreground. Cuzco Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination

Background imageIncan Collection: 20084018

20084018
PERU Cusco Department Machu Picchu Inca ruins and Huayna Picchu. Cuzco Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Machu Picchu

Background imageIncan Collection: 20084016

20084016
PERU Near Cusco Ollantaytambo God Tunupa Viracocha on Pinkuylluna Mountain Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley of the Incas. Cuzco Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing

Background imageIncan Collection: 20084020

20084020
PERU Cusco Department Machu Picchu Inca ruins terraces and Huayna Picchu. Cuzco Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Machu Picchu

Background imageIncan Collection: 20084017

20084017
PERU Near Cusco Ollantaytambo Granary or grain silo on Pinkuylluna Mountain Sacred Valley of the Incas. Cuzco Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction

Background imageIncan Collection: Fortress of Sacsahuaman and Throne of the Incas in the Hills above Cuzco, Peru, c1930s

Fortress of Sacsahuaman and Throne of the Incas in the Hills above Cuzco, Peru, c1930s. Sacsayhuaman citadel near Cusco, Peru was built by the Killke culture in 12th century

Background imageIncan Collection: Francisco Pizarro, c1510-1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown

Francisco Pizarro, c1510-1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Francisco Pizarro, c1510-1520, (1890). Francisco Pizarro, (c1471-1541) Spanish colonist of the Inca. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageIncan Collection: Living-room in an apartment designed by William Pahlmann, 1949. Creator: Unknown

Living-room in an apartment designed by William Pahlmann, 1949. Creator: Unknown
Living-room in an apartment designed by William Pahlmann, in which the colour scheme stems from a collection of Pre-Inca pottery, 1949

Background imageIncan Collection: Maniere dont L Yncas marie Ceux de son Sang, 1723. Creator: Bernard Picart

Maniere dont L Yncas marie Ceux de son Sang, 1723. Creator: Bernard Picart
Maniere dont L Yncas marie Ceux de son Sang, 1723. Manner in which the Incas marry those of their blood. Wedding scene in Peru

Background imageIncan Collection: Desolation des Peruviens pendant L Eclipse de Lune, 1723. Creator: Bernard Picart

Desolation des Peruviens pendant L Eclipse de Lune, 1723. Creator: Bernard Picart
Desolation des Peruviens pendant L Eclipse de Lune, 1723. Desolation of the Peruvians during the lunar eclipse. From " Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde"

Background imageIncan Collection: Festin a L Honneur du Soleil, le jour du grand Ramy, 1723. Creator: Bernard Picart

Festin a L Honneur du Soleil, le jour du grand Ramy, 1723. Creator: Bernard Picart
Festin a L Honneur du Soleil, le jour du grand Ramy, 1723. Feast in honour of the Sun, the day of the great Ramy. The Inti Raymi (Quechua for sun festival)

Background imageIncan Collection: Cusco, Peru - Incan Indians and their Llama

Cusco, Peru - Incan Indians and their Llama. Note the Cyclopean Incan walls in the background with near flawless and seamless positioning of the stones. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageIncan Collection: L Yncas vient recevoir les Orfrandes que ses Sujets font au Soleil, c1723

L Yncas vient recevoir les Orfrandes que ses Sujets font au Soleil, c1723. The Incas come to receive the offerings that the subjects made to the Sun

Background imageIncan Collection: L Yncas consacre son Vaze au Soleil, c1723

L Yncas consacre son Vaze au Soleil, c1723. The Incas consecrate their Vase to the Sun. From Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde

Background imageIncan Collection: Incan silver figure of a man with pan-pipes

Incan silver figure of a man with pan-pipes




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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.