Inca Civilization

  • Inca begins
    1200 BCE

    Inca begins

    The Inca civilization settled in the valley of Cuzco in 1200 C.E.
  • Emperor Pachacuti takes the throne
    1438

    Emperor Pachacuti takes the throne

    Emperor Pachacuti was the founder of Machu Picchu 1438 C.E.
  • Túpac becomes king of Inca
    1471

    Túpac becomes king of Inca

    Was the last of the indigenous rulers of the Inca in 1572 C.E.
  • Arrival of Francisco Pizzaro
    1532

    Arrival of Francisco Pizzaro

    Conquistador best known for conquering the Incas and executing their leader, Atahuapla 1532 C.E.
  • End date: The downfall of the Incas
    1572

    End date: The downfall of the Incas

    Disease such as small pox led to the downfall of the Incas IN 1572 C.E.