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The Incas, an American Indian people, built a vast and powerful empire in the Andes Mountains of Peru in the 1400s. Fabulous archaeological discoveries have aided our understanding of this marvelous culture. Inca mummies have been found on frozen mountaintops, on volcanoes, and in the outskirts of Lima, Peru's capital city. Tombs have yielded artifacts that give clues to the spiritual life of these ancient people. And scientists are still gaining new insights from their study of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, discovered in 1911.
This dynamic new series focuses on two themes central to the National Geographic mission: exploration and discovery. Vivid text is accompanied by stunning photographs and illustrations, giving readers access to the latest information on each exciting topic. What we know of the ancient world is constantly evolving based on new archaeological finds and the ways experts interpret them.
