The Inca Empire, active from 1438 CE to 1533 CE, was one of the largest pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas. Inca mythology includes a rich pantheon of gods, such as Inti the sun god and Pachamama the earth goddess, central to their spiritual and agricultural practices.Their temples and ceremonial sites, like Machu Picchu, reflect a deep reverence for the natural world. The Inca legacy continues to influence Andean cultural and spiritual beliefs today.