Atahualpa was the last of the Incas rulers. When the Spanish under Pizarro defeated the Incas, they captured Atahualpa. Even though he paid gold and professed Christianity, he was executed by strangling in 1533.

Atahualpa

Atahualpa was the last of the Incas rulers. When the Spanish under Pizarro defeated the Incas, they…

This illustration shows a soldier from the Incan Empire. This empire was centered in what is now Peru from 1438 to 1533.

Inca Soldier

This illustration shows a soldier from the Incan Empire. This empire was centered in what is now Peru…

The tomb of Incas valence is found in Ancon, Peru. It is a hanging textile termination with the lower end ornamentally cut.

Tomb of Incas Valence

The tomb of Incas valence is found in Ancon, Peru. It is a hanging textile termination with the lower…