All gold belonged to the ruler of the empire, the Inca himself, who claimed to be descended from the sun god. Llamas were the Incas' most important domestic animal, providing food, clothing and ...

Although this empire was highly organised militarily ... Gold was the emblem of the great Inca sun-god, and represented his generative powers. Gold was described as "sweat of the sun" just ...

The sacrificed child was thought of as a deity, ensuring a tie between the chief and the Inca emperor, who was considered a descendant of the Sun god ... seat of the Inca empire.

Descended in part from Inca ... of the empire. In the center of the estate, they laid stones and bricks for Huayna Capac's new country palace, Quispiguanca. As the late afternoon sun slants ...

Dead for 500 years, this Inca sacrificial mummy found on ... These rugged summits represented a means of approaching the Sun God, Inti, the center of their religion, and many sacrifices were ...

All gold belonged to the ruler of the empire, the Inca himself, who claimed to be descended from the sun god. Llamas were the Incas' most important domestic animal, providing food, clothing and ...

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