Ancient Inca

The Inca emerged from the ancient native cultures of what is now Peru. Although it is unclear precisely when the Inca came into existence, they became a powerful force in the region by the 1300s to 1400s. They were known for being builders as well as conquerors, and created the famous structure known as Machu Picchu. They also developed and improved roads and bridges in the Inca Empire. The culture began to collapse when the Inca were overtaken by Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s.Calvert, Patricia is the author of 'Ancient Inca', published 2005 under ISBN 9780531167403 and ISBN 0531167402.