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Into the heart of the Inca Empire: Why a trip to Peru is worth the 30-hour flight
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Much of Machu Picchu’s history is shrouded in mystery, but what is known about it is the architectural prowess of the Inca civilisation that built it.
PHOTO: LESLIE KOH
Leslie Koh
PERU – The last Inca king may have died in 1533, but his empire is still very much alive in Peru, some 500 years later.
Every other thing reminds me of the great heritage that the Incas left behind – from intricately assembled stone walls lining the former capital of Cusco right down to Inca Kola, the sweet soft drink with a golden hue that calls to mind the golden artefacts, handicraft, jewellery and other treasures that the Incas were well known for.
