1. The image depicts a mummy from the Inca civilization. The Inca people practiced a form of mummification in which they carefully preserved the bodies of their ancestors after death.
The mummy appears wrapped in cloth or textiles with the body's shape clearly defined. The preservation process involved removing the internal organs and drying out the body, resulting in a well-preserved, desiccated appearance.
Its served as a form of ancestor veneration and allowed the Inca to maintain a connection with their deceased family members and rulers.
2. The image shows a collection of strings or cords known as "quipus."
Quipus were a unique system of recording and communicating information used by the Inca civilization. They consisted of variously colored and knotted strings with different knots and combinations representing different types of information.
They were a vital part of the Inca's administrative and record-keeping system. They were used to keep track of census data, agricultural records, and other important information.
3. This image depicts the Inca agricultural technique known as "terracing."
The Inca people carved strips of land into the steep hillsides of the Andes Mountains by creating a stepped or terraced landscape for farming. The terraces are visible in the image with crops growing on each level.
Terracing was a remarkable agricultural innovation developed by the Inca civilization. It allowed them to cultivate crops in the challenging terrain of the Andes where flat land was scarce.