An ancient Inca ritual of making offerings to the sun was re-enacted on Monday in Lima in a traditional play that brought actors and Indigenous communities together. The Inti Raymi was performed ...

The Inca Elite and the “Communism” of the Common People. The Inca society was rigidly constructed along hierarchical lines of power and privilege. The Incan ruling class, below the Inca Sun-god king, ...

The ancient Incan Empire once ruled much of the Andes and despite being defeated by the ... Inti Raymi was one of the most important ceremonies of the year to pay respects to the supreme sun god.

A Glimpse into History Machu Picchu's history is as intriguing as its breathtaking scenery. Built in the 15th century under ...

In Cusco, Peru, the Inti Raymi festival was reenacted by hundreds in elaborate robes, celebrating the ancient sun festival with offerings and staged rituals.

Known in Peru as "Inti Raymi", the ritual takes place inside the Incan complex of Sacsayhuaman, the Plaza de Armas and Koricancha.The festival is a celebration of the sun and opens with the grand ...

Inca origins and expansion. The Inca Empire is thought to have originated at the city of Cuzco in what is modern-day southern Peru. In some mythical tales, the Inca was created by the sun god ...

An ancient Inca ritual of making offerings to the sun was re-enacted on Monday in Lima in a traditional play that brought actors and Indigenous communities together. The Inti Raymi was performed ...