Inca Timeline

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  • 1200

    Inca empire founded

    Manco Capac founded the Inca empire (Somervill).
  • Period: 1200 to 1572

    Inca Empire

    The time period of the Inca Empire.
  • 1288

    Mayta Capac born

    Mayta Capac conquered the Tiahuanacos, a culture that made amazing stone work (Somervill). This allowed the Inca to gain the Tiahuanacos' knowledge (Somervill).
  • 1471

    Topa Inca Yupanqui becomes Sapa Inca.

    Topa Inca Yupanqui was one of the most skilled conquerors of the Inca, annexing vast lands (Christie). He conquered large areas in the south (Christie).
  • 1532

    Spanish arrive.

    Francisco Pizarro arrives near the city of Tumbes, marking the downfall of the Inca (Christie).
  • 1572

    Inca Empire conquered

    The Spanish finally destroyed the Inca culture's last city (Christie).