Inca part 2

Because the empire was vast and rugged, with jagged peaks and deep valleys

Because the empire was small and easy to manage

Because the emperor did not have any messengers

Because the empire was located in a desert

To connect cities for trade and communication

To serve as a tourist attraction

To display Incan art

To act as a ceremonial site

It used elite runners to carry messages across long distances.

Messages were memorized and passed from runner to runner.

Bonfires were used for emergency signals.

Messages were written on paper and delivered by horse.

horses

cars

messengers

birds

Smoke signals

Drum signals

Chasquis runners

Carrier pigeons