Inca Empire

Food, Fertilizer, and Inca Empire Conservation

In the past century, manufacturing nitrogen fertilizers with ammonia has been explosive (even literally...). Increases in crop production from manufactured fertilizers have benefited tens of millions of people. Unfortunately, this fertilizer produces tremendous waste in an inefficient process that is highly polluting; we could lower global use with alternative methods. Over 500 years ago, the Incas implemented laws to conserve their valuable guano fertilizer.

By |2022-03-21T07:15:11-07:00March 10th, 2022|Ancient Andean Cultures, Our Amazing Earth|4 Comments
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Fabulous Ancient Andean Fabrics

We recognize an extremely long and rich tradition of fiber arts from the Andes Mountains -- possibly the longest continuous history of fiber use found on earth. From exquisite embroidered shrouds used to wrap mummies many thousands of years ago, to the finely woven tapestry tunics worn by Inca royalty, the artistry of these textiles is exceptional.

By |2022-09-08T14:19:49-07:00March 11th, 2021|Ancient Andean Cultures|4 Comments
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Salt Ponds of Maras

Small salt ponds numbering in the thousands are arranged on steep mountain slopes near the city of Cusco, former capital of the Inca Empire, high in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Known as Maras, and originating from a saline spring, these salt ponds have been tended carefully since Inca times 500 years ago, and possibly for hundreds (or thousands?) of years before the Incas.

By |2020-07-30T16:05:36-07:00July 30th, 2020|Ancient Andean Cultures|4 Comments
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