The Inca
In Our Time
The Ingenious Logistics of the Inca Empire
This chapter examines the Inca Empire's impressive logistical framework with Cusco as its heart. It details the extensive road networks, the efficient use of Chaski runners for message delivery, and the role of tambos in the empire's infrastructure. Additionally, it explores the cultural practices surrounding ancestor veneration and the governance strategies that helped maintain control over the vast empire.
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