Machu picchu

The Inca Empire

By jwonders24
  • 1438

    Inca Empire Founded

    Inca Empire Founded
    The Inca Empire was founded in 1438 AD by Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui. Their location is in Peru near the Andes Mountains in South America. They were the largest area in the pre-Columbian America.
  • 1450

    Inca Empire Location

    Inca Empire Location
    In 1450, Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui finds Machu Picchu. It is located in High Andes of Peru. It is a fortress, imperial retreat and ceremonial precinct.
  • 1470

    Incas Conquered Chimu Civilization

    Incas Conquered Chimu Civilization
    In 1470, the Incas conquered the Chimu civilization. Topa Inca Yupanqui led the campaign. That’s why the Incas took over them, for their different paintings.
  • Period: 1471 to 1493

    The Incas Took Over Pachacamac

    Through 1471-1493, the site of Pachacamac was taken over. The site was taken over by the Incas. The Pachacamac was now part of the Incas region.
  • 1510

    The Incas Abandon Machu Picchu

    The Incas Abandon Machu Picchu
    During 1510, The Incas abandon their original settlement of Machu Picchu. The Spanish appeared in South America and found their settlement. Then it came to be that Machu Picchu was abandoned.
  • 1525

    The Inca and The Civil War

    The Inca and The Civil War
    During 1525, The Inca leaders Waskar and Atahualpa fight between the Civil war for the next 5 years. Atahualpa then wins this war. Atahualpa is now the emperor of the Inca Empire.
  • Period: 1525 to 1533

    The Inca Empire Ended

    Through 1525 and 1533 was the last years of the Inca Empire. The Inca Empire was about 100 years long. The 2,500 mile Empire has ended.
  • 1530

    The Inca Empire Reached It's Greatest Extent

    The Inca Empire Reached It's Greatest Extent
    In 1530, The Inca Empire has reached its extent to the greatest. Their empire was one of the largest. Their empire extend across South America.
  • 1532

    Francisco Pizarro Arrives In Peru

    Francisco Pizarro Arrives In Peru
    In 1532, Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizaro arrives in Peru. Pizarro takes and captures Atahualpa for ransom. Then, later on, Atahualpa, the Inca leader is then executed.
  • 1533

    Francisco Pizarro Becomes Leader

    Francisco Pizarro Becomes Leader
    In 1533, Francisco Pizarro is now the leader for Inca Empire. He claimed the lands for Spain. The Inca Empire is now slowly falling and coming to an end.