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Wikipedia: Machu Picchu
Information on Machu Picchu, called the Lost city of the Incas, including its history, the archaeological site, and threats it faces from tourism.
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Abya Yala Net: Otavalo, Ecuador
Fascinating and comprehensive look at the indigenous culture of Otavalo, Ecuador. Excellent photographs accompany this cultural treatise that examines the history, industry, and tourism of Otavalo. Additional links access more specific...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction
The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Quechua Language
Discover the original language of the Inca empire, Quechua. Study a starter set of vocabulary and test recognition and understanding through games.
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Bolivia! A Virtual Photo Album
A nicely designed photo site for Bolivia. Mouse over the circle to find categories for the high quality pictures and descriptions. Topics include: Santa Cruz De La Sierra and countryside, La Paz, Sucre, el Campo, Potosi, Copacabana, Inca...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was built as a royal estate for the first Inca emperor, Pachacuti Inka Yupanqui, in the middle of the 15th century in modern-day Peru. View pictures, read about the architecture, and learn how it was used in the Incan society.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Parish of San Sebastian, Procession of Corpus Christi
Inca, Spanish, and Christian traditions come together in this 17th-century painting of a religious procession in Cuzco. "Parish of San Sebastian" is part of a series of eighteen canvases. View pictures and read descriptions of this...
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Culture Focus: Peru: Macchu Picchu
Although this site from Culture Focus is short on text, it does provide colorful pictures of ancient temples and descendants of the Incas.
OneWorld UK
One World: Tiki the Penguin: Mountains and Ice
A personal account of a trek up a mountain in Peru and a visit to some Inca ruins. Includes a slideshow of the places visited.
ProProfs
Pro Profs: Mesoamerica
This 58-question, self-scoring exam involves the history of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec civilizations.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Native Americans in Olden Times
Get ideas and a lesson plans for teaching about the Aztec, Inca, and Maya cultures.
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Antonio Gutierrez: Geometry From the Land of the Incas
Discovering the properties of constructions, seeing proofs in action, and viewing problems come to life here with this wonderful use of technology in the classroom. Single steps are explained and illustrated one at a time so that the...
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Nazca Figures: Inca Lines. Inca
Text and photographs focus on various figures and geometric shapes: Nazca Candleabra, Nazca Whale, Nazca Rose, and Nazca Hummingbird. Includes a chart of all Nazca designs.
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Dumbarton Oaks Museum: Pre Columbian Collection
Browse the museum's collection of pre-Columbian art by culture (e.g., Inca, Aztec, May, Olmec) or by medium.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Who Killed the Iceman?
This website provides a lesson plan (grades 8-12) for a science class on the examination of two different mummies, one being the Iceman from the Alps who is believed to be 5,300 years old while the other is an Inca girl about 500 years...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Inka
The Inka had developed a complex culture deeply rooted in the traditions that came before them. Their textiles, ceramics, metal- and woodwork, and architecture all reflect the materials, environment, and cultural traditions of the Andes....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is an Inka Ushnu?
The Inka capital Cusco and principal outlying towns of the Inka Empire were organized around a public plaza with a specially-constructed platform placed facing a designated sacred central space called the ushnu. The ushnu platform was a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Keru Vessel
A keru is a ceremonial Andean beaker that was an important part of Inka culture prior to the arrival of the Spaniards. The designs on these objects provides us with insights into a complex and fascinating society. View pictures of kerus...
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Machu Picchu Travel Guide: Machu Picchu History
An extensive history of Machu Picchu beginning with the construction up to the discovery by Hiram Bingham. There is an entire page devoted to the cultural pillaging of Machu Picchu that is very interesting.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Atahualpa and the Bible
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students explore and examine primary source material to answer a question about Incan Emperor, Atahualpa's meeting with Spanish conquistador, Pizarro. Includes downloadable lesson plan,...
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Welcome to Chile
A site containing colorful pictures and detailed information about Chile. Explore the history and culture of Chile while also learning about the geography and travel.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Americas
After reading this section, students will be able to locate on a map the major American civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish, discuss the cultural achievements of these civilizations and also the differences and similarities...
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica
The home page of Encyclopedia Mythica from which you can access its full range of content on myths from throughout the world. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Japanese, and Chinese mythology are the site's most popular areas, but many...
A&E Television
History.com: Infographics: The Story of Money
Get the facts on the earliest forms of money and the origins of the U.S dollar, discover which country created the first paper money, and find out how the Inca built a great empire without using money.
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