One of the things I am proud about my country Peru, is its rich culture. Peru was home of one of the most important ancient cultures, the Incas. The Incan history is very important for the education system in Peru and most Peruvians have a really good knowledge about the Incas. When I was in high school, I visited ancient ruins and museums around the country and also I was very interested in the Peruvian history. .

             The Incas were one of the most memorable ancient cultures not only because of the empire they managed to control, but also because of all the fascinating structures and jewelry they left. All the constructions they made where built using stones. There are constructions that people until this day can"t understand how were they made. Some of them are made on the top of mountains and some of the stones they used are 2 by 3 meters. The Jewelry the Incas made was of gold, silver and precious stones. The Incas established their extensive empire in South America shortly before the conquest of the New World. The Incas with their creative imagination and organization become one of the most important cultures in the American continent. .

             One of the few cities that remain intact is the lost city of Machu Pichu. Machu Pichu has a beautiful landscape and a very interesting architectural design that plays with the light. This incredible city was not damaged because it is really high in the mountains and it had a hidden access. Historians think that a few of the royal Incans ran away and hide in this city. The Spaniards destroyed most of the constructions and also stole most of the Incan jewelry. They took the jewelry to Europe during the time they ruled in South America. Until this day scientists can"t figure out how the Incas had the knowledge of advanced geometry and basic engineering theories that were really advanced for that age period.

             The Incas were originally a very small warlike tribe that habited on the south highland region of the "Cordillera Central" in Peru.