The Ancient Inca Civilization started around 1438 BC. The civilization was located on the south coast of Peru near Chincha with the capital being Cuzco. Their architectural stonework was quite unique. It used rectangular patterns, trapezoidal structures like windows, niches, as well as, doorways. They also created an extensive connection of roads. In the civilization almost everyone made their own clothes and produce. For example, many Incas wore tunics that reached around the knees. They wore grass or leather as their shoes. The Incan religion consists of many types of religions including Animism. The Inca empire was one of the polytheistic empires.
Inca's government and economy:
Inca society was made with a bureaucracy. A Bureaucracy is a form of government which is made with many non-elected officials. These officials would treat their citizens very poorly. Most Incan people were restricted in doing lots of things with the amount of rules that was made. The Incas economy was mostly based on architecture. Some of the plants that were made with agriculture include corn, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, groundnuts (for example: peanuts, chili peppers, coca, cassava (a root plant that is woody texture), and cotton. They also nurtured guinea pigs, ducks, llamas, and more.
Inca architecture:
Incas developed lots of architecture such as irrigation systems, palaces, temples, and fortifications all around the Andes mountains. These constructions can be still seen during present day. Most of these buildings were made out of stone and a bit of sand. The Incas created many different road systems. One of the roads that was created was about 2,250 miles long. The Incas also made many bridges all around the Andes mountains. Most of these bridges were constructed over rock tunnels and were made with vine supports. These bridges allowed the Incas to travel across areas where it might be too difficult to reach.
TIMELINE:
In the Map Room, you can find important places to recognize the Empire of Ancient Inca.
Exhibit Rooms:
Room 3:
Different pottery displays explaining what they were used for and what the designs were. (Erin)
Room 5:
Suspension bridges display explaining what they were and how they helped. (Aiden)