Natural resources included things like Maize, potatoes, guinea pigs, llamas, dried fish chili peppers and edible tubers and roots. llama and alpaca fertilizer were used as an alterative fuel if needed. There were large quantities of bronze, gold and silver in the Inca Empire and a lot of it was used for ceremonial purposes. read more
Incans had several key natural resources, including potatoes, corn, tuber crops and llamas. Incan societies lived in high mountainous regions characterized by harsh climates and relatively infertile soil. Tuber crops, including potatoes, rutabagas and turnips, were among the most reliable resources available to the Incans. read more
Resources for Geography in the Inca Empire: The geography of the Inca Empire was important in shaping the people's lives. Learn about an overview of Inca geography and the three main geographic regions of the Empire: the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Jungle, and the desert that stretches along on the coast of South America. read more