Witnessing the Inca Stoneworking and Masonry Techniques

From 1200 to 1450, there were enough varied and complex human societies in the Americas to fill several books. This short essay offers several examples of what ... The Inca Empire, which flourished in South America from the early 15th century until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, was renowned for its advanced ... The site is also notable for its extensive agricultural terraces, which were used to grow crops such as potatoes, quinoa, and corn. The terraces ... The Inca, however, didn't have a lot of basic technologies we often consider important to advanced societies. They didn't use the wheel for transport. They ... ... empire were organized as city-states, known as altepetl in Nahuatl. These ... What advances had been made by indigenous societies in the Americas? How ... Agriculture, in particular, was the lifeblood of the empire, and its innovative techniques, such as terrace farming and advanced irrigation ... Textiles were prevalent in these early societies, and much time was devoted to weaving. Stripes, diamonds squares, chevrons, two headed serpents ... The Inca, however, didn't have a lot of basic technologies we often consider important to advanced societies. They didn't use the wheel for transport. They didn ... Mesoamerica. The Incas made advanced · 1. Mandatory education. The Aztec puts value on · 2. Chocolates. The Aztec in Mexico developed · 3. Antispasmodic medication ... Metallurgy was another area where the Inca economy benefited from technological advancements. The Incas developed expertise in working with ...