Boys and girls were selected, often as part of an annual tribute to the Inca state. Chosen children typically came from noble families hoping to gain political favor through these rituals.

Ancient Americans Sacrificed ‘Chosen Children’ At Volcano Shrines In One Of History’s Most Haunting Rituals High-altitude ...

The Inca language, religion, and trade network dominated the Andes. A man chewing coca in a pre-Columbian figure Photograph by DEA/Album Vast amounts of coca, regarded as sacred by the Inca ...

Dead for 500 years, this Inca sacrificial mummy found on Chile's El Plomo Peak has opened the door to further inquiry into the strange and mysterious ritual life of the Inca. There may be hundreds ...

The fabled route leading to Machu Picchu is one of the world's most jaw-droppingly beautiful treks – but it's also plagued by ...

During the Inca Empire the ritual killing of this animal was an important part of the major official celebrations. The golden llama figure here presented dates from the Inca Empire, and was ...

These items were placed in the UNSAAC-Yale International Museum for the Study of Machu Picchu and Inca Culture, which opened in Cusco in 2011. Being named a modern world wonder as part of a ...

A Glimpse into History Machu Picchu's history is as intriguing as its breathtaking scenery. Built in the 15th century under ...

As in all societies, planting and harvesting are accompanied by rituals and offerings to the gods, and with the Inca this often involved sacrifice of living beings, from guinea pigs to the ...

During the Inca Empire the ritual killing of this animal was an important part of the major official celebrations. The golden llama figure here presented dates from the Inca Empire, and was ...