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#446 – Ed Barnhart: Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations of South America

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Cusco: Heart of the Inca Empire

This chapter delves into the historical importance of Cusco as the focal point of the Inca Empire, highlighting its advanced infrastructure and governance methods. It examines the innovative use of Kipu for record-keeping and the emotional importance of llamas in Inca society. Additionally, it contrasts Inca and Maya burial practices, reflecting their unique cultural approaches to ancestor veneration and death.

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