Why did the Incas never develop writing?

Given that the defition of writing as according to Merriam-Webster (2014) is, "a: the act or art of forming visible letters or characters;" we must take the following into consideration. read more

This served as the Incas' primary method of communication and served well enough for them to have no need for any traditional form of writing as previously defined. Sources: Hirst, Kris (2014). read more

The Inca Empire was a vast empire that flourished in the Andean region of South America from the early 15th century A.D. up until its conquest by the Spanish in the 1530s. Even after the conquest, Inca leaders continued to resist the Spaniards up until 1572 when its last city, Vilcabamba, was captured. read more