The Inca Empire Where Science and Technology Intertwined

The Incas, who once ruled a domain as large as the Roman Empire, are known for their extensive silver mining. But they weren't the earliest silver miners in ... Based on the layout of Machu Picchu and the research and exploration that has been conducted there, the ancient Incan engineers had an advanced understanding of ... The Mesoamerican civilizations were pioneers in biotechnology, having selectively bred a super-crop —corn— out of a species of local grass. The Inca Empire (1438–1533) had its own spoken language, Quechua, which is still spoken by about a third of the Peruvian population. It is believed that the ... The Incas built a vast empire without the wheel, powerful draft animals, iron working, currency or a writing system. The Inca also had a wide knowledge of medicinal herbs that may have been used to anesthetize patients and possibly prevent infection. Though ... The Maya Civilization • One of the famous civilizations that lasted for approximately 2000 years. Though the Inca could not compete with the Maya in science, their technology was ahead of every other American society and allowed them to achieve the same high ... Like any other people, the Incas used mathematics in their everyday lives. With their use of mathematics, came the use of science and technology. The Incas may not have bequeathed any written records, but they did have colourful knotted cords. Each of these devices was called a khipu ( ...