Los verdaderos orígenes de los INCAS

Summary

The origins of the Inca civilization remain a fascinating mystery, blending myth and history. Two primary legends attempt to explain its beginnings: one involving Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo, sent by the Sun God to civilize humanity, and another about the Ayar brothers, who embarked on a journey after a great flood to settle in Cusco. While historians debate the veracity of these myths, recent genetic studies on Inca descendants have provided compelling evidence, suggesting that both legends may hold some truth, with connections to regions like Puno and Pacari Tambo. The Inca Empire, founded around 1200 AD, rapidly expanded, creating one of the largest empires in pre-Columbian America.