Inca was one of the many tribes in Cuzco, Peru. These people established an Inca Empire which was known for being among the most powerful and richest pre-Columbian Empire. They were also famous for constructing incredible architectural wonders, such as Sacsayhuaman and Machu Picchu. Incas lived in the Andes Mountains in the western part of South America. They had no written language they did keep records and relay messages using a system of knots known as quipus.
Photographer Martin Chambi documented the lives of Indians and the legacy of the Inca Culture in the early 20th century. He was among the first photographers of the Peruvian Andes to travel through the Andes, capturing landscapes and culture of the native inhabitants. Here below are some fascinating photographs documenting the culture and everyday life of native Incas in the early 20th Century.
