ABSTRACT

The dominion of the kings was become extensive and powerful, and Inca Yupanqui entertained far-reaching thoughts. The Inca ordered that the provinces should provide 20,000 men and that the villages should send the necessary provisions. The Indians laboured for a limited time, and were then relieved by others, so that they did not feel the demand on their services. For their greater convenience, these labourers made their dwelling-huts, each lineage apart, near the place where the works were progressing. There were many buildings within the fortress, some small, one over the other, and others, which were large, were underground. This fortress was commenced in the time of Ynca Yupanqui. It would be well to give orders for the preservation of what is left of this fortress, and of that of Huarcu, as memorials of the grandeur of this people, and even for utility, as they could be made serviceable at so little cost.