La provincia inka de Chachapoyas

Abstract

The entrance of the Inka into the territory of the Chachapoya in the cloud forest of northeastern Peru entailed strong clashes with the semi-lowland tribes here. Over their sixty years of occupation, they tried to destroy the rebellious nature of the Chachapoya. Historical documents describe the mitmaq colonies of Chachapoyas located in twenty-six places throughout Tawantinsuyu. Archaeological investigations provide evidence of a strong Inka presence associated with Chachapoya settlements and with the Qhapaq Ñan. e Inkas were able to transform and alter the landscape according to their cosmology. e visibility of both Chachapoya and Inka structures were both equally important and active elements in the new landscape that were used in accordance with the traditions of both cultures.