Inca Empire
Inca Empire Study Guide
The Inca empire was the largest pre-hispanic empire of South America when it was 'discovered' by the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century AD.
Ceque System
The ceque system was a series of pathways, trails, and sacred lines that the Inca used in many different ways.
A Walking Tour of Machu Picchu, Peru
The residential palace of the Inca king Pachacuti has drawn tourists from all over the world because of its lovely impossible location at the edge of the world. Gina Carey was at Machu Picchu during the Summer of 2005, and shares her photographs with us.
Inca Archaeology and the Archaeology of Performance
From Larry Coben, a good resource on Inca research, including Bolivia, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador.
Cultura Local y Redes de Interacción Inca
Domestic Incan ceramics in the valley of Lluta, Chile. Spanish-language article by Alvaro L. Romero Guevara in Boletín-E Azeta.
Knotty Problems
A handful of scholars are attempting to unravel the meaning of an ancient Inka communication system.
Exploring the Inca Heartland
An online feature from Mark Rose and Angela Schuster of Archaeology magazine takes an indepth look at the Inca Empire.
Ice Mummies of the Inca
From a recent program on NOVA, an illustrated narrative by Liesl Clark on her visit to Sara Sara with Johan Reinhardt.
Inca Mummies: Unwrap a Lost World
From National Geographic magazine, a web page in support of their special Inca Mummies. Includes an online documentary showing closeups of what kinds of things were included in the Mummy of Puruchuco.
Incas and Conquistadors
From David Bailey, a nonacademic fan of the Inca, a very nice site with a history of the Spanish conquest of the Inca, the archaeological sites, and biographies of the personalities involved.
National Geographic's Ice Treasures of the Inca
From Johan Reinhardt's work, but heavy on graphics and light on text.