Articles in Inca Civilization
Andean Music, the Music of the Incas
The Incas used one word “taqui” to describe dance, music and singing, though this word in Quechua means “song”. They did not differentiate among the three, they were strictly interconnected. Their music was pentatonic, based in the combination of five notes: re, fa, sol, la and do. Music reached through all the corners of the empire, social classes and activities. There were countless songs, tunes and dances which were related to most human activities and were represented by gestures, moves and costumes.
Manco Capac: The Legendary Founder of the Inca Civilization
The history of Peru is rich and diverse, with a legacy that stretches back thousands of years. At the heart of this history lies the enigmatic figure of Manco Capac, …
Timeline of the Inca Empire
Chronological development of the Inca Empire. All dates are approximate.
1200 – The Incas settle in the Cusco Valley. Inca Manco Capac founds the Inca Empire in the .
1230 – Sinchi …
