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| − | The '''Inca''' civilization, which lasted from roughly 1250 to 1548 AD, was the largest empire of [[Columbian Exchange|Pre-Columbian]] [[Americas|America]] until it was destroyed by Spanish imperialists. The Inca are best known for their highly advanced road system, surprisingly accurate medical knowledge, and [[calendar]]. The capital of the empire was in [[Sacsayhuamán]], near [[Cuzco]] in modern [[Peru]]. The most recognizable Inca city, however, is [[Machu Picchu]], located high in the Peruvian [[Andes]]. | + | The '''Inca''' civilization, which lasted from roughly 1250 to 1548 AD, was the largest empire of [[Columbian Exchange|Pre-Columbian]] [[Americas|America]] until it was destroyed by Spanish imperialists. The Inca are best known for their highly advanced road system, surprisingly accurate medical knowledge, and [[calendar]]. The capital of the empire was in [[Sacsayhuamán]], near [[Cuzco]] in modern [[Peru]]. The most recognizable Inca city, however, is [[Machu Picchu]], located high in the Peruvian [[Andes]]. The main langage of the Inca civilization was [[Quechua]]. |
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The Inca civilization, which lasted from roughly 1250 to 1548 AD, was the largest empire of Pre-Columbian America until it was destroyed by Spanish imperialists. The Inca are best known for their highly advanced road system, surprisingly accurate medical knowledge, and calendar. The capital of the empire was in Sacsayhuamán, near Cuzco in modern Peru. The most recognizable Inca city, however, is Machu Picchu, located high in the Peruvian Andes. The main langage of the Inca civilization was Quechua.