They found that the structure — dubbed "Quipu" after strings with knots used by the Incas for bookkeeping — stretched across huge swathes of the night sky. The team believes it's largely ...

Is it possible that melting glaciers or other natural weather forces played a part in the material handling aspects of building some of the Inca structures, and/or aided the Incas with water and ...

A Glimpse into History Machu Picchu's history is as intriguing as its breathtaking scenery. Built in the 15th century under the reign of the Inca emperor Pachacuti, this city was a testament to the ...

According to archaeologist Juan Schobinger, "Inca sacrifices often involved the ... and often stones for the camp structures from the villages below) would be coralled, and permanent stone ...

"The spatial structures of the tambos relate to the sacred landscape and the division of pilgrims by social rank, including Incas, priests, victims, and ordinary pilgrims," noted HeritageDaily.