Ancient Inca

Overview

Journey high into the Andes Mountains to discover the secrets of the ancient empire of the Inca, a civilization that rivaled the Roman Empire, yet rose and fell within 100 years. The Inca were advanced engineers and farmers, building complex terraces and canal systems to help farm the harsh terrain. Students will explore the stone ruins of the lost city of Machu Picchu, learn the important role that the sun played in the religion of the Inca and marvel at the many traditional foods they enjoyed, including corn and over 200 different kinds of potatoes! Discover the earlier civilizations that influenced the Inca, and see how the arrival of Spanish explorers led to the downfall of their society.