An award winning site that uncovers the lost Incan civilization. Features include history, administration, technology, arts, and maps. A sophisticated account of the Incas that is well worth a visit.

In the Andes Mountains lies the focus of the research presented in this exhibit, Machu Picchu, thought to be a retreat for ancient rulers of the Inca.

The "Weavings" section of this excellent website offers the following options for in-depth study: "Making and Dyeing Yarn", "Weavers and their Looms", "Chinchero Weaving", "Learning to Weave", and "Patterns of Chinchero". Click on a...

This historical note on the conquest of the Inca Empire by Francisco Pizarro is illustrated and linked to continuing discussion about the age of exploration.

A look at the Inca Empire as rumors began to fly about pale strangers arriving on the coast. Read about the illnesses and civil wars that weakened the empire just in time for the appearance of the conquistadors. Be sure to click on the...

Find out about the incredible and widespread Inca Empire. You can read about the geography of the empire, the religion, governmental structure, record-keeping system, and diet. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks or pictures to get even...

Website presents material for kids and teachers on the history, geography, and culture of the Inca Civilization.

Discovering the properties of constructions, seeing proofs in action, and viewing problems come to life here with this wonderful use of technology in the classroom. Single steps are explained and illustrated one at a time so that the...

Use the navigation at the left to click into more information on the Incas and the Spanish conquest by Francisco Pizarro.

Extensive coverage of South America prehistory. Site and links include enormous photo gallery, essays, and bibliographies for topics such as Chavin, Moche, and Inca cultures, cultural monuments, and migration theories.

Kids learn about the government of the Inca Empire including officials, organization, Sapa Inca, taxes, law, and punishment.

Kids learn about Cusco, capital city of the Inca Empire including location, people, founding, and fun facts.

Site giving links to information on some of the more infamous conquistadors who conquered the Inca.

Kids learn about the Glossary and Terms of the Inca Empire. Important words and definitions about the Inca.

Kids learn about the daily life of the people of the Inca Empire including clothing, food, housing, and education.

Kids learn about the Mythology and Religion of the Inca Empire including the gods, goddesses, priests, huacas, and afterlife.

Kids learn about the Timeline of the history of the Inca Empire including the rise of the Inca and the Spanish conquest.

Kids learn about the lost city of Machu Picchu of the Inca Empire including who found it, how it was built, and who lived there.

Kids learn about the Science and Technology of the Inca Empire including their roads, buildings, agriculture, and calendar.

Kids learn about the Society of the Inca Empire including their social classes and structure from commoners to nobles.

A detailed biography of the former Peruvian leader with information on his life, his political beliefs and how he had to flee for Japan after the election of 2000.

The history of Spanish territorial conquest in the New World is the history of the succession of conquistadors who often overwhelmed native empires, but were sometimes overwhelmed themselves. Read about the conquistadors who came to the...

A site containing colorful pictures and detailed information about Chile. Explore the history and culture of Chile while also learning about the geography and travel.

Kids learn about the Tribes of Early Peru before Inca Empire including the Chavin, Nazca, Moche, and Chimu.