Killke+Culture

Killke Culture The Killke culture is a South American indigenous group that resided in the highlands of Peru and modern day Cusco. The Killke culture occupied the area from 900 to 1200 AD, a mere 300 years! The Killke culture was quickly replaced by the Inca Empire in 1300 AD. The Killke culture were known for the creation of the infamous Saksaywaman fortress that overlooked all of Cusco. The fortress was built using massive interlocking stones but with no binding materials. Like most of the structures created, the fortress was complemented by the Inca once they established Cusco as the capital of its empire. Killke culture is evident in the Cusco area due to technological advances in irrigation and similar ceramics to those created by the Inca. At the end of the 12th century the Killke culture disappeared unexpectedly with no known reason. The beginning of the 13th century marks the start of the Inca Empire.

By Bobby Cortesi