Discover the intriguing world of the Inca Empire with these eleven compelling facts. Learn how the Incas thrived without a written language, relying instead on the enigmatic quipu for communication and record-keeping. Explore their extraordinary engineering feats, from the vast road networks and terraced fields to earthquake-resistant architecture. Uncover the role of cultural practices like cranial deformation and the barter-based economy in their societal framework. Delve into the fascinating medical advancements of trepanation and the strategic governance of the Four Quarters. Witness how a civil war paved the way for the swift Spanish conquest. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this remarkable civilization.
