The Inca Civilization

By caroline.swanson
  • The rise of the Inca empire
    1100

    The rise of the Inca empire

    The Inca, led by Manco Capac, migrate to the Cuzco Valley and establish their capital at Cuzco.
  • A prospering civilization
    1425

    A prospering civilization

    The Inca Empire flourishes in South America and Viracocha Inca begins to build the Inca empire.
  • Machu Picchu
    1450

    Machu Picchu

    Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui found Machu Picchu in the High Andes.
  • Building paradise
    1493

    Building paradise

    Huayna Capac reigns as an Inca leader and constructs fortresses, religious temples, and roads throughout the empire.
  • Abandoning home
    1510

    Abandoning home

    Inca abandon their civilization in Machu Pichu
  • The Inca empire comes to an end
    1533

    The Inca empire comes to an end

    Pizarro takes the Inca capital of Cuzco.