A mummy was discovered by utility workers in Peru, and it is believed to have belonged to an adolescent from a pre-Inca culture.

This book offers selections from the Historical Records, providing insights into the life and reign of the first emperor.

Ancient cities and cultures are a subject of fascination all over the world. Peru was home to a number of cultures in the ancient and medieval periods including the Inca Empire. Peru sees between 3 ...

The Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu is one of those bucket list treks; however, it is often quite crowded. Instead, try out ...

Utility workers in Lima, Peru, recently uncovered a 1,000-year-old mummy predating the Inca Empire. The mummy likely belongs to the Chancay culture that existed from 1000 to 1470 A.D. (Source: The ...

Atahualpa, the last Sapa Inca of the Tawantinsuyu, published 1865 Atahualpas' execution by Francisco Pizarro (1476/78 - 1541, Spain conquistador). Atahualpa, (c. 1500 - 26 July 1533) was the last Sapa ...

Inti Raymi was established in the 15th century by Emperor Pachacuti to honour Inti, the Sun god and supreme deity of the Inca civilisation.

In Cusco, Peru, the Inti Raymi festival was reenacted by hundreds in elaborate robes, celebrating the ancient sun festival ...

Once a sacred site of the Inca Empire, it still draws thousands every solstice. Inti Raymi was established in the 15th century by Emperor Pachacuti to honour Inti, the Sun god and supreme deity of the ...