The Inca

The Migration

Jan 1, 1000

In 1000 the Inca ethnic group migrates into the region of the Cuzco valley in Peru. The Inca move close to lake titicaca.

Victory for the Inca

Jan 1, 1438

In the 1438 after a victory over the Chanca people, an Inca prince seizes the throne in Peru and takes the name Pachacuti

The building

Jan 1, 1450

In 1450 the massive construction of the Incas, consisting of finely dressed irregular blocks of stone, becomes a feature of Cuzco

unconquered

Jan 1, 1463

In 1463 the Chimu empire in Peru is conquered by the Incas under the leadership of Pachacuti's son Topa

The new ruler

Apr 21, 1493

Huayna Capac becomes the 11th ruler of the Inca. He adds new territories, including what is now Ecuador.

Sailor Finds Incas

Jan 1, 1532

Explorer Francisco Pizarro sails to the Americas looking for gold. He makes he was heading toward South America where he finds the Inca. 1532

Founding

Jan 1, 1533

Explorer Francisco Pizarro sails to the Americas looking for gold. He makes his way to South America where he finds the Inca.

Manco was Killed

Jan 1, 1544

After a while, Manco Inca rebels against the Spaniards. He is killed in 1544. Tupac Amaru becomes the last ruler of the Inca.

Writing about the Inca

Period: Jan 1, 1580 to Jan 1, 1620

Between 1580 and 1620 A.D., Huaman Poma, a native of Peru, writes an account with pictures of the Inca. He includes many of their customs

Ruins

Jan 1, 1911

In 1911, Hiram Bingham of America discovers many Inca ruins, including the impressive Machu Picchu. Without iron tools, the Incas build stone steps, walls whose stones perfectly fit against each other