1
a
: a member of the Quechuan peoples of Peru maintaining an empire until the Spanish conquest
b
: a king or noble of the Inca empire
2
: a member of any people under Inca influence
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Machu Picchu was an ancient city built by the Inca Empire in the 15th century CE.
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 11 July 2024
Known for its stunning remains of the Inca empire, travelers to Cuzco can immerse themselves in the city’s history by strolling through the Plaza de Armas, its central square in the old city.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
The family business still designs and develops shoes in the small town of Inca, combining decades of shoemaking experience with a modern, inventive spirit.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Before the Spanish conquest of Peru, the Inca were an expansive culture known for their elaborate constructions throughout the Andes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 July 2024
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 11 July 2024
Known for its stunning remains of the Inca empire, travelers to Cuzco can immerse themselves in the city’s history by strolling through the Plaza de Armas, its central square in the old city.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
The family business still designs and develops shoes in the small town of Inca, combining decades of shoemaking experience with a modern, inventive spirit.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Before the Spanish conquest of Peru, the Inca were an expansive culture known for their elaborate constructions throughout the Andes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 July 2024
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“Inca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Inca. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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