There are many stories about the treasure of the Incas, even myths about the Inca city filled with gold, silver, and other precious stones are so well known among treasure hunters. In addition to treasure hunters, many students interested also to discover the hidden places of the Incas as they heard the news that the last Inca ruler hid treasure somewhere in Peru. Unfortunately, to date, where it has never been found, but there is no denying also if the story of the treasure is a myth, why? for his part, I will discuss later.
The Incas lived in a very poor mountainous areas for agriculture. To overcome this, usually the Incas made land in steep slope areas to grow their staple crops. They also make the irrigation system, so that their plants can survive. Unlike the nation Maya and Aztec , Incan staple crops are potatoes and quinoa. Incas also the first nation to plant and harvest potatoes. Okay, that's the glimpse of the Incas. In 1526, the Spaniards led by Francisco Pizarro began to enter the territory of the Inca after exploring the ocean of Panama. After arriving in the region of Peru, they know if it contains the potential for land and wealth.
At that time, the Inca is a powerful kingdom in the land of America, but until 1527, they were hit by deadly outbreaks kingdom. The outbreak also claimed the life of the emperor, the Inca Huayna Capac and his adviser, Nunan Cuyachi . This situation is exacerbated by the power struggle between Huascar and Atahualpa were none other than the son of Huayna crown. Finally Huascar Inca ruler Atahualpa and took over the command of the royal troops.
Both sisters continue to try to seize power possessed his brother. Though the state has been weakened Inca, Pizarro indirect military aggression from the plague that was sweeping the country, Pizarro decided to return to Spain again. Intended for the year 1532, Pizzaro with his troops had received orders from Spain to master the Inca territory. When they arrived at the Inca entire region, amid civil war between Huascar forces with troops Atahualpa. Civil war and the outbreak of smallpox that swept the country has made Inca empire weakened, so Pizzaro aggression can plan more easily.
Death Illustration Atahualpa
Shortly thereafter, Pizarro captured Atahualpa, however Atahualpa planning something so that he can be free. For this purpose, Atahualpa promised riches galore to Pizarro, and he actually did it. He filled a room with gold, jewelry, diamonds, ceramics, and items - other valuables, he is also a special room filled with silver jewelry. Pizarro accepted it, but he planned a scenario to Atahualpa. He accused Atahualpa had planned to assassinate him, and for that reason, Atahualpa was murdered.
Then, what about the fate of Huascar? Pizarro was able to persuade brother Huascar named Manco to kill Huascar so he could become ruler Inca. Inca Empire which had collapsed making Manco changed his mind and plotting revenge on the invaders of Spain's. With his intelligence, he set up the plan and promised a golden statue to Pizzaro if he would allow her to go to the valley Yucay, and it was Manco being detained by Pizzaro. As tempted by the golden statue, Manco finally released.
A few days later, Manco raised 100,000 troops and directly attacking Spanish troops. Not long after, he and his troops managed to repel the invaders from the land of the Incas. Manco But glory does not last long until Spain finally sent more troops and managed to conquer the Inca completely. Spain is getting a lot of jewelry and other valuables from the Incas, but they are unsure if the Incas still have a far greater wealth than they found in the kingdom.
Well, now the question is what is the motive of treasure hunters who believe the This treasure of the Incas? Nation Spain was the first nation to earn gold, diamonds, and other valuables from the Incas, but they are obtained by way of loot, rob, and colonized the Inca state. Pizzaro know if the Inca civilization has existed tens to hundreds of years before their invasion into Peru. So, there is no reason for the Incas to hide treasures they have collected over a hundred years ago.
Peru is known as an area that has a lot of gold and silver mines, even still in operation to this day, it is shown that long ago this area was rich in gold and silver, so no need to doubt why the Incas had artifacts which are mostly made of metal noble. To date, more than 5,000 Inca artifacts have been discovered and become a bone of contention between the Peruvian government with the Yale University have discovered that the artifacts, although most of the artifacts made of bronze, ceramic, or stone.
However, not a few artifacts made of gold and precious stones are found, and the value currently estimated at millions of dollars. City of El Dorado who was also allegedly legendary as one of the treasures of the Incas stored, but a hidden city was not discovered until this day. In addition to El Dorado, is no longer a hidden place where it keeps the alleged treasure of the Incas, the city of Paititi . Paititi is a hidden city of the Incas, is said not all of the Incas who knows.
The problem is where the entrance to the lost city? The students and treasure hunters are puzzled 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 found in the ancient ruins Choqquequirau. ancient ruins he found it hidden in the woods near the area Choqquequirau, but after he was exploring the place, he was not sure if it ruins it is the entrance to the lost city.
Hiram Bingham
Although unsuccessful in finding the first, he did not give up and repeat the quest again. While traveling, he met an Indian named Melchor Anteaga . Melchor telling a secret to Bingham, about an ancient ruins located 2,000 feet above the Urubamba. Melchor even guided Bingham to get to that place. When he got there, he saw an ancient ruins with beautiful architecture, but he doubted if the wreckage was Vilcambamba , the city is believed to be the entrance to the lost city.
Bingham also known as the inventor of the city of Macchu Pichu famous, and thanks to him, the city forgotten it now be known by the world. Oh yes, the character Indiana Jones supposedly inspired from Bingham, Bingham difference is not an archaeologist, but he likes to roam and explore the woods. Okay, after the discovery of the ancient ruins, the news about the city of lost and forgotten Vilcambamba start up in 1964.
In that year, a group of farmers who want to open land in a jungle, finding ancient ruins, and they gave it the name of a place called Gran Pajaten . This ruins located in a wide area, because after investigation, found 3,000 buildings. Its architecture is quite unique, as it is located at an altitude of 9,500 feet above sea level and all the ruins connected by a road. In some parts of the ruins, the road is made wider and ends into the woods.
The Americans are interested in researching this place, and its peak in 1965, the expedition led by General Savoy discovered a lost city other. The city covers an area of 1 square mile, and at the entrance there is a stone structure with a specific 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.
With the end of the expedition General Savoy, where the city of El Dorado, Paititi, Vilcambamba, and the Treasure of the Incas still a mystery. Well, the story above sounds like the story in the movie National Treasure, Tomb Raider, or Indiana Jones, but it can not be denied, legend of the golden city of El Doarado, Paititi city, and the treasures of the Incas so interesting for treasure hunters, and maybe someday true treasure of the Incas - was discovered and became the first National Treasure.
