Once a great empire thrived in the heart of the Andes mountains, it permanently changed human history. Reaching from the 13th to the 16th century, the Inca Empire was a civilisation of unmatched grandeur and beauty. Even now, its legacy fascinates and puzzles us. The Inca Empire was an engineering, architectural, and urban planning wonder at its height. Built on a sequence of linked hills and valleys, the capital city, Cuzco, was a vast metropolis. With its irrigation systems, terracing, and advanced road network, Cuzco was evidence of the Inca engineers’ inventiveness and mastery. Deeply spiritual people with a complicated pantheon of gods and goddesses, the Incas were From farming to conflict, their mythology permeated all facets of life. The Incas’ rites and sacrifices were meant to preserve their belief in a careful equilibrium between the natural and supernatural spheres. Inca society had among its most amazing features their method of communication and record-keeping. The Incas were able to transmit difficult knowledge over great distances by combining messengers with quipus—knotted strings. Master artists creating magnificent works of art in textiles, metalwork, and ceramics, the Incas were also expert builders. Their metalwork was much sought for throughout the Andes, and their textiles were known for their beauty and delicacy. The Inca Empire had shortcomings even with its many successes. A warrior society, the Incas expanded by conquest and subjugation most of the time. Additionally afflicting the empire were corruption and internal power conflicts. The end of the Inca Empire began with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in early 16th century. Following a bloody and terrible campaign, the Spanish seized Cuzco and asserted their own claim to the empire. The legacy of the Inca Empire is evident in Peru’s contemporary society nowadays. From the food to the buildings, the Incas still have an impact. Looking at the remnants of their once-dominant civilisation reminds us of the fleeting nature of power and the ongoing force of human inventiveness. Finally, the Inca Empire was a civilisation of unmatched grandeur and beauty whose legacy still enthrals and motivates us now. Its successes in engineering, architecture, literature, and art bear witness to the Inca people’s inventiveness and talent. Examining the remnants of their once-powerful civilisation reminds us of the need of safeguarding our cultural legacy and respecting the accomplishments of people who came before us. Still felt in modern society is the influence of the Inca Empire on: Architectural design today has been shaped by the Incas’ use of terracing and stone masonry. From Diego Rivera to Pablo Picasso, Inca art has motivated decades of creators. Inca mythology and literature have shaped the work of authors including Mario Vargas Llosa and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Cuisine: Inca dishes like ceviche and papas a la Huancaina have helped to define Peru’s contemporary cuisine. Modern Peruvian culture is still shaped by the Incas’ focus on family, society, and custom. We are reminded of the need of safeguarding our cultural legacy and respecting the accomplishments of people who came before us as we keep discovering and growing knowledge from the Inca Empire. The legacy of the Inca Empire goes beyond Peru to impact: Many Latin American nations’ art, literature, and culture clearly show the impact of the Incas. World history: People all around the world are in great awe and wonder at the accomplishments of the Inca Empire. Modern technology derives from the Incas’ use of messengers and quipus. Modern environmental movements have been motivated by the Incas’ emphasis on coexistence with their surroundings. In essence, the Inca Empire was a civilisation of unmatched grandeur and beauty whose legacy still enthrals and motivates us now. Its successes in engineering, architecture, literature, and art bear witness to the Inca people’s inventiveness and mastery. Examining the remnants of their once-powerful civilisation reminds us of the need of safeguarding our cultural legacy and respecting the accomplishments of those who came before us.