CULTURE

Incan culture is composed by different beliefs, they believed in different gods and in the existence of three worlds: the upper world, the middle world and the lower world. Their first divinity was Inti (sun). Although they believed in different gods, there was a lot of tolerance, even though their laws were to praise Inti.

Their principal festivity was Inti Raymi , in quechua language means “sun’s party”. This ancient religious ceremony was made every winter (solsticio) for the Andean region.
This celebration one of the for most important celebrations of Cusco. Its duration was of 9 days, in those days Incas made sacrifices and dances. It was forbidden by conquerors because it was considered against the catholic traditions.
Incas constructed buildings in wich they made sure their lands. Their most important constructions were temples, it were destined for praising gods.
by marcela