FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
THE INCA CIVILIZATION
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People of the Hills.
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Children of the Sun
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Children of the Gods
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People of the jungle
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Detailed explanation-1: -For the Incas, Inti, the Sun, was the most important deity, the god who every day appeared over the mountains to bring light and warmth to the crisp air of the high Andes. The Incas considered themselves “Children of the Sun”, and gold was the precious metal that represented the sun.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the Inka myth of origin, Inti (the sun) sent two of his children-Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo-to bring order and civilization to humankind. The pair emerged from Lake Titicaca and headed north to found a city. The city was Cusco, and their path was the first Inka Road.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Inca did not call themselves the Inca. They actually called themselves the Tawantin Suyu, which means the “Four United Regions, ” or “Land of the Four Quarters.” By 1500 CE, the Inca Empire was huge.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Incas considered themselves children of the Sun God and the sun had a great influence on their daily life, ceremonies, and architecture.