12. The Inca - Cities in the Cloud
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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Atawalpa and the Incas
Pizarro hid his cavalry inside the great halls that surrounded the plaza, while his artillery pieces were loaded and ready to fire on top of the ceremonial temple. But atawalpa, for his part, made a number of bad decisions. He elected instead to march into cahamarca with only his ceremonial troops and servants, most of which were unarmed. Herez recalls the colorful scene that unfolded before the spanish as the inca king entered the courtyard in full ceremonial dress.
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