Inca Empire

  • Agriculture
    2500 BCE

    Agriculture

    People began farming in the fertile valley of Cuzco. This led to a food surplus.
  • Decline of Inca Empire
    1532 BCE

    Decline of Inca Empire

    With the capture of their emperor, Atahualpa, the Inca empire diminished and declined.
  • Inca Empire Expands
    1530 BCE

    Inca Empire Expands

    The Inca Empire expanded along the western coast of South America from Quinto in the north and Santigo in the south.
  • Chimu Tribe
    1470 BCE

    Chimu Tribe

    The Inca conquered the Chimu tribe which was prosperous in culture and land.
  • Foundation of Inca Empire
    1100 BCE

    Foundation of Inca Empire

    Led by Manco Capac, the Inca traveled to Cuzco where they instituted their capital.