Less than a century prior to the arrival of the Spanish conquerors, the Incas, from their homeland centered on the city of Cusco, united most Andean cultures into one single empire that …

Sep 27, 2025 · Although the Andes Mountains extend from Venezuela to the southern tip of the continent, it is conventional to call “Andean” only the people who were once part of …

“The Andes” can refer to the mountain range that stretches along the west coast of South America, but is also used to refer to a broader geographic area that includes the coastal …

Nov 9, 2024 · The Andean Region is a treasure trove of natural wonders, cultural richness, and historical significance. Stretching along the western coast of South America, it encompasses …

The Andes extend from south to north through seven South American countries: Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. Along their length, the Andes are split into …

Oct 20, 2025 · Andes Mountains, mountain system of South America and one of the great natural features on Earth.

Recently, anthropologists have looked for clues to the pre-Hispanic past in contemporary oral tradition. Unlike Mesoamerica, the Andes never constituted a single area of cultural development.

After the decline of Chavín de Huántar, the Andean region develops several more localized cultures. Of these the two most distinctive are the Mochica in the north and the Nazca to the …

The Andes is the highest mountain range outside Asia, with the highest peak, Aconcagua, rising to 22,834 feet (6,960 m) above sea level. The summit of Mount Chimborazo in the …

The Andean Community (Spanish: Comunidad Andina de Naciones, CAN) is an international organization in South America. It consists of the member states Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador …