Over the years, many believe if the Incas hid their treasure on a number of places, but after so long not found, the treasure is only regarded as a myth, is that right?
There are many stories about the treasures of the Incas, even the myth of the Inca city filled with gold, silver and other precious stones are so well known among the treasure hunters.
In addition to treasure hunters, many students who are interested also to find hidden places Incas because they heard the news that the last Inca ruler hid treasure somewhere in Peru.
Unfortunately, until recently, it has never been found, but no one denies is also the story of the treasure if it is a myth, why?
Inca tribe living in mountainous areas is very bad for agriculture. To overcome this, the Incas usually make a special land in areas of steep slopes to grow their staple crops.
They also make the irrigation system, so that their crops can survive. In contrast to the Mayans and Aztecs, the Incas principal crops are potatoes and quinoa. Inca nation is also the first nation to plant and harvest potatoes.
The arrival of the Spanish In Peru 1526
There are many stories about the treasures of the Incas, even the myth of the Inca city filled with gold, silver and other precious stones are so well known among the treasure hunters.
In addition to treasure hunters, many students who are interested also to find hidden places Incas because they heard the news that the last Inca ruler hid treasure somewhere in Peru.
Unfortunately, until recently, it has never been found, but no one denies is also the story of the treasure if it is a myth, why?
Inca tribe living in mountainous areas is very bad for agriculture. To overcome this, the Incas usually make a special land in areas of steep slopes to grow their staple crops.
They also make the irrigation system, so that their crops can survive. In contrast to the Mayans and Aztecs, the Incas principal crops are potatoes and quinoa. Inca nation is also the first nation to plant and harvest potatoes.
The arrival of the Spanish In Peru 1526
Francisco Pizzaro
In 1526, the Spaniards led by Francisco Pizarro entered the Inca began after exploring the oceans of Panama.
After arriving in the territory of Peru, they know if the land contains potential and great wealth. At that time, the Inca empire which is strong in American soil, but until the year 1527, their empire hit by deadly plague.
The disease also claimed the lives of the emperor, the Inca Huayna Capac and his adviser, Nunan Cuyachi. This situation is exacerbated by a power struggle between Huascar and Atahualpa is none other than the son of Huayna crown.
Eventually became the ruler of the Inca Huascar and Atahualpa took over command of the royal troops. Both sisters continue to strive to seize power owned by his brother.
Huayna Capac
Although the situation has weakened the Inca, Pizarro indirect military aggression from the plague that is still sweeping the country, Pizarro decided to go back to Spain again.
In 1532, Pizzaro with his troops had received orders from Spain to master the Inca territory.
When they arrived at wiayah Inca, a civil war going on between the forces troops Huascar with Atahualpa.
Civil war and smallpox epidemics that swept the country has made the Inca empire is weak, so it can plan its aggression Pizzaro more easily.
Shortly later, Pizarro managed to capture Atahualpa, but Atahualpa planning something so he can be free. For this purpose, Atahualpa promise of abundant wealth to Pizarro, and he really did.
He filled a room with gold, jewelry, diamonds, ceramics, and other valuable items, he also fills a special room with jewelry of silver.
Pizarro accepted it, but he was plotting a scenario for Atahualpa. He accused Atahualpa was plotting murder against him, and for that reason, Atahualpa was murdered.
Then, what about the fate of Huascar? Pizzaro was able to persuade the brothers Huascar Huascar named Manco to kill so he could become ruler of the Inca.
Royal Inca Manco had collapsed to change his mind and plans revenge on the invaders from Spain.
With his intelligence, he set up the plan and promised a statue of gold to Pizarro if he would allow her to go to the valley Yucay, and it was Manco was arrested by Pizarro.
Because tempted by the gold statue, Manco finally released. A few days later, Manco had gathered 100,000 troops and attacked the Spanish forces.
Not long after, he and his forces managed to repel the invaders from the land of the Incas.
But the glory did not last long Manco until finally the Spanish sent more troops and managed to conquer the Inca completely.
Spain did get a lot of jewelry and other valuables from the Incas, but they were unsure if the Incas still have a far greater wealth than they found in the kingdom.
Well, now the question is, what the motives of treasure hunters who believe in the existence of this Incan treasure?
The Spanish were the first nation to earn gold, diamonds, and other valuables from the Incas, but they acquire it in a way, rob, and colonize the country Inca.
Pizarro had the Inca civilization to know if there are tens to hundreds of years before their invasion into Peru. Thus, there is no reason for the Incas to hide the treasures they had collected since hundreds of years ago.
Peru is known as an area that has a lot of gold and silver mines, and even still in service today, it demonstrates that ancient region is rich in gold and silver, so no doubt why the Incas have artifacts that are mostly made of metal noble.
To date, more than 5,000 artifacts of the Incas has been discovered and become a bone of contention between the government of Peru by the Yale University who has found these artifacts, although most of the artifacts are made of bronze, ceramic, or stone.
However, not least also artifacts made of gold and precious stones are found, and its value is currently estimated at millions of dollars.
The legendary city of El Dorado was also suspected as one of the treasures of the Incas kept, but the hidden city has not been found until today.
In addition to El Dorado, there is again a hidden place that is thought to be where the Incas kept treasure, ie city Paititi. Paititi is a hidden city of the Incas, it was said not all of the Incas who knows it.
Towards the door Inca TreasureThe problem is where the entrance to the lost city? The students and treasure hunters are confused by the existence of this entrance because there is no clue at all.
However, in 1909, a student, treasure hunter, and an adventurer, Hiram Bingham discovered the ancient ruins in the region Choqquequirau.
He found ancient ruins hidden in the woods near the Choqquequirau, but after he explored the place, he was not sure if it ruins it is the entrance to the lost city.
Hiram Bingham
Although it failed on the first findings, he did not give up and redo the quest again. When the trip, he met with an Indian named Melchor Anteaga.
Melchor tells a secret to Bingham, about an ancient ruins located 2,000 feet above the Urubamba.
Melchor Bingham guide even to get to that place. Arriving there, he saw an ancient ruins with beautiful architecture, but he doubted if it is Vilcambamba ruins, the city is suspected to be the entrance to the lost city.
Bingham also known as the inventor of the famous Macchu Pichu, and thanks to him, a forgotten town that can now be recognized by the world.
Oh yes, Indiana Jones character supposedly inspired by Bingham, Bingham difference is not an archaeologist, but he likes to roam and explore the forest.
Ok, after the discovery of ancient ruins, the news about the city Vilcambamba begin to disappear and be forgotten until the year 1964.
In that year, a group of farmers who want to open up land in a forest, find other ancient ruins, and they gave the name of the place as the Gran Pajaten.
The ruins are located in a wide area, because after investigation, found 3000 building.
Its architecture is quite unique, because it lies at an altitude of 9500 feet above sea level and all debris associated with a road. In some areas in these ruins, the road was made wider and ends into the woods.
Some Indian Tribes Inca Treasure
The Americans are interested in researching this place, and its peak in 1965, expedition led by General Savoy discovered a lost city other.
The city is vast reach of 1 mile square, and at the entrance there is a stone structure with a typical form of the Incas.
Unfortunately, General Savoy did not find any clue about the city Vilcambamba strongly suspected as the entrance to the city of El Dorado or city Paititi.
By the end of the expedition of Gen. Savoy, where the city of El Dorado, Paititi, Vilcambamba, and the Treasure of the Incas is still a mystery.
Well, the story above it sounds like the story in the movie National Treasure, Tomb Raider or Indiana Jones, but can not be denied again, the legend of the golden city of El Doarado, Paititi city, and the Incan treasure is so interesting for treasure hunters.
And maybe someday Incan treasure truly discovered and became the first National Treasure.
