Inca Timeline

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  • Spanish Colonization
    1572 BCE

    Spanish Colonization

    The last remnants of Inca resistance are crushed; the Spanish establish colonial rule over the former Inca territory.
  • Fall of Cusco
    1536 BCE

    Fall of Cusco

    After a prolonged siege, Spanish forces capture Cusco, leading to the decline of the Inca Empire.
  • Execution of Atahualpa
    1533 BCE

    Execution of Atahualpa

    Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor, is captured and executed by the Spanish, marking a significant turning point.
  • Arrival of Spanish Conquistadors
    1532 BCE

    Arrival of Spanish Conquistadors

    Francisco Pizarro arrives in the Inca Empire, leading to a period of conflict and eventual conquest.
  • Period: 1493 BCE to 1525 BCE

    Reign of Huayna Capac

    Huayna Capac rules the empire at its height, expanding territories into modern Ecuador and Bolivia.
  • Establishment of the Inca Road System
    1450 BCE

    Establishment of the Inca Road System

    The Inca develop an extensive road network, facilitating communication and trade across the empire.
  • Construction of Sacsayhuamán
    1440 BCE

    Construction of Sacsayhuamán

    The fortress of Sacsayhuamán is built near Cusco, showcasing advanced Inca engineering and stonework.
  • Expansion Under Pachacuti
    1438 BCE

    Expansion Under Pachacuti

    Pachacuti, the ninth Inca ruler, begins a series of military campaigns that expand the empire significantly.
  • Establishment of Cusco
    1200 BCE

    Establishment of Cusco

    Cusco is founded as the capital of the Inca Empire, becoming a political and religious center.
  • Early Inca Origins (c. 1100 CE)
    1100 BCE

    Early Inca Origins (c. 1100 CE)

    The Inca civilization begins as a small tribe in the Cusco region of modern-day Peru.