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MANCO CÁPAC

One legend claims Cápac and Ocllo defeated the Cuzco valley tribes of to found their dynasty.

INCA C. 1200-1228

Manco Cápac was the founder of the Inca dynasty and the first Sapa Inca. Considered to be the son of Inti, the sun god, Manco Cápac’s origin is shrouded in myth. According to one tale Inti took pity on the people living in Lake Titicaca and sent Manco Cápac to establish a civilisation and to teach them how to live. Equipped with a golden staff that would sink into suitable, fertile land and accompanied by his sister and wife, Mama

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