Machu Picchu, Lost Cities, and the Inca Legacy The Epic Story of a Forgotten Empire

In this captivating video, we explore the incredible rise, remarkable achievements, and eventual fall of the mighty Inca Empire. From the mystical origins of Manco Cápac and the founding of Cusco, to the reign of Pachacuti, who expanded the Inca domain into a sprawling empire, we dive deep into one of the most sophisticated civilisations of the ancient world.
Discover the ingenious Inca engineering marvels such as the Qhapaq Ñan, an expansive network of roads and bridges, and the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, the iconic Inca city that still stands as a testament to their architectural genius. Learn about their advanced agricultural practices, including terrace farming and irrigation systems that continue to inspire modern methods. Delve into the Inca social structure, their unique governance system, and their profound spiritual beliefs that shaped the Andean worldview. We’ll also explore the tragic fall of the empire to the Spanish conquistadors, how the Inca Empire's legacy endures today in modern South America, and the enduring influence of Inca culture in language, agriculture, architecture, and spirituality. Join us for an unforgettable journey through history, as we unravel the mysteries of the Inca civilisation, one of the most powerful empires to ever rise from the Andean mountains.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
01:03 Pachacuti foundations of the empire
02:07 Tawantinsuyu structure
03:02 Încă engineering
04:30 Machu Picchu terraces
05:34 Sacred structures
06:32 Încă masonry techniques
07:29 Inca empire economy
08:28 Religion and cosmology
09:30 Decline and fall Inca empire
09:57 Civil war
10:17 Atahualpa and Huáscar
10:35 Spanish conquest
11:13 Collapse of the empire
11:57 Legacy of Inca civilisation
12:22 Inca language Quechua
12:45 Sustainable agriculture
13:15 Medicinal knowledge
13:41 Rediscovery
14:01 Inca influence
14:32 Summary

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Script & narration: Stephen Angood

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