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The Rise and Fall of the Inca Empire
The Inca Empire which once dominated South America is now only a distant memory. Once a civilization of great power and influence, the Incas came to a sudden demise in the 16th century after small army of Spanish Conquistadores successfully invaded the continent.
Cultural and Linguistic Legacy
The Incas never developed written communication, and only chronicles written by the Spanish conquistadores offer an insight into the lives of this mighty empire. Quechua was the official language of the Inca´s, although other languages such as Aymara, Puquina, Muchik and many more were commonly spoken.
Origins and Expansion
It is thought that the Inca Empire started around the 13th century in the highlands of the Andes. The Empire grew and stretched a vast area along the west coast of South America; from Quito in the north to Santiago de Chile in the South.