Machu Picchu's Llama Caravans: Inca Trade on the High Andes

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Machu Picchu's Llama Caravans: Inca Trade on the High Andes

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Lucas and Luna explore the vital role of llama caravans in the Inca Empire, focusing on how these animals enabled trade, transport, and communication across the rugged Andes. They discuss the domesticated llama and alpaca, the ch'arki (dried meat) trade, the importance of coca and maize from lower elevations, and the Qhapaq Ñan as a trade route. The episode highlights the organization of caravans by ayllus, the use of quipus for record-keeping, and the impact of Spanish conquest on these networks. Specific terms include llamas, alpacas, ch'arki, coca, maize, ayllu, quipu, and Qhapaq Ñan. #IncaEmpire #LlamaCaravans #AndeanTrade #QhapaqÑan #Charki #Coca #Maize #Ayllu #Quipu #MachuPicchu #Andes #IndigenousTrade #PreColumbian #History #FexingoHistory #Llamas #Alpacas #IncaEconomy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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