The Qhapaq Ñan, or Great Incan Road System, was an engineering masterpiece that connected the empire’s vast territory, stretching over 24,000 miles from modern-day Colombia to Chile. Built without iron tools or the wheel, it remains one of the greatest infrastructural achievements of the pre-Columbian world.

These roads linked major cities like Cusco to Machu Picchu and beyond, facilitating military movement, trade, and communication. The Incas used chaskis, relay runners who transported messages and goods across great distances.
Suspension bridges, staircases, and paved routes adapted to the Andean terrain, showcasing the Incas’ ability to harmonize with nature. Even today, portions of the Qhapaq Ñan remain intact, a testament to its extraordinary durability.