The Inca's Mitmaq: Forced Resettlement and Empire Building

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The Inca's Mitmaq: Forced Resettlement and Empire Building

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In this episode of Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Inca Explained, Lucas and Luna explore the Inca policy of mitmaq — the forced resettlement of conquered peoples across the empire. From the Chachapoya warriors moved to Cusco to the mitmaq colonists who built terraces and irrigation canals, this practice was central to Inca control. Learn how the Sapa Inca used human relocation to break rebellions, spread Quechua, and intensify agriculture. The conversation covers archaeological evidence from sites like Huánuco Pampa and the debate over whether mitmaq was oppressive or pragmatic. Specific examples include the Cañari resettled from Ecuador, the mitmaq in Cochabamba's maize fields, and the Qhapaq Ñan's role in moving populations. The episode also touches on the legacy of mitmaq after the Spanish conquest, when many mitmaq communities remained distinct. Tune in for a close look at an often-overlooked pillar of Inca statecraft. #Mitmaq #IncaEmpire #Tawantinsuyu #ForcedResettlement #Chachapoya #Cañari #HuánucoPampa #Cochabamba #QhapaqÑan #SapaInca #Pachacuti #HuaynaCapac #Andes #Archaeology #History #FexingoHistory #MachuPicchu #IncaStatecraft Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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