[SunkenCiv]

The west gate of the Inca fortress of Quitoloma. Archaeologists are working on excavating and conserving it. CREDIT: Photo courtesy Chad Gifford/Pambamarca Archaeological Project

[Opinionated Blowhard]

Incan ruler Huayna Capac sought to conquer the Cayambe. Using a "very powerful army," he was hoping for a quick victory but ended up getting entangled in a 17-year struggle...

No, no, no. Haven't these guys seen any Hollywood movies? The indigenous peoples of America were peaceful, honorable, stewards of the land. Wars didn't start in the Western Hemisphere until the Spanish came with their guns.

[JoeProBono]

[bunkerhill7]

Inca Da Inca-Doo

What is that haunting refrain that you hear in the air?
Here and there, ev’ry where
It’s just a beautiful strain that keeps taunting my brain constantly
It’s my melody; it’s my symphony.

Inca—Da inca-Doo, A da inca dee, A da inca doo
Oh, what a tune for croon-ing
Inca—Da inca-Doo, A da inca dee, A da inca doo,
It’s got the whole world spooning
Cayambe bells up in Ecuador are ringing
They’ve made their own Paradise land
Singing
Inca—Da inca-Doo, A da inca dee, A da inca doo
Simply means Inca—Da inca-Doo, A da inca dee, A da inca doo

Thanks to Jimmy Durante

[ThanhPhero]

Fortresses floating in the air?