The Synthesis of "Andean history"

Explore the ancient societies of the Andes, from the oldest civilization in the Americas to the vast Inca Empire and their enduring global legacy.

Discover the Inca Empire, the largest pre-Columbian civilization in the Americas, known for its engineering marvels and rich cultural legacy.

Explore the Chavin culture, an influential pre-Incan civilization known for its unique art, architecture, and religious influence across the Andes.

Explore the Tiwanaku Empire, a powerful pre-Inca civilization known for its monumental stone architecture and mysterious collapse in the Andes.

Discover the Huari Empire, the powerful Andean civilization that preceded the Incas, known for its roads, cities, and military might.

Explore the Wari Empire, the powerful pre-Inca civilization that unified the Andes with advanced engineering, urban planning, and road networks.

The story of how a small group of Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro brought down the mighty Inca Empire in the 16th century.

Discover the Lambayeque (or Sicán) civilization of ancient Peru, renowned for its masterful gold artifacts, monumental pyramids, and rich mythology.

Discover the Moche Civilization, a sophisticated pre-Incan culture known for its impressive adobe pyramids, intricate pottery, and goldwork.

Discover Pachacuti, the ninth Sapa Inca who transformed a small kingdom into the vast Inca Empire and commissioned the creation of Machu Picchu.