The Incas

Duration: 400 ft.

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Public Broadcasting System

Complete Record: Presents an historical, geographical and cultural view of Inca civilization going back to their legendary origin near Lake Titicaca and bringing the people up to the present time. Shows recreation of Inca Sun God worship, bartering for staples and crafts in the market at Cuzco, the unusual counting device, the guipo, which now serves as a mean of communication, the well developed system of roads. Points out that archaeological ruins of Machu Picchu and present day Indian crafts and style of dress are all clues to the history of the Incas.