- The Qhapaq Ñan has been declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2014 after a complex process of cultural cooperation among six countries.
- In June 2014, UNESCO inscribed the Andean roadway system Qhapaq Ñan on the World Heritage List, the first time six countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile...
- A majority of Qhapaq Ñan components is located in rural settings which fortunately left them free of noticeable modern intrusions.
- The Qhapaq Ñan is made up of a complex road system. ... What Is the Qhapaq Ñan and What Function Did it Have in the Inca Empire?
- One of the most impressive aspects of the Qhapaq Ñan is its stonework. The Incas were master masons, precisely cutting and fitting stones without mortar.
- Learn about the Qhapaq ñan. The Qhapaq Ñan, (also spelt Capac Ñan) means ‘Royal Road’ in the Quechua language.
- Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System, is the communication and trade network developed by the Inca Empire.
- However, the Qhapaq Ñan not only exhibits important processes of interchange of goods, but also of communication and cultural traditions.
- The Journey Along the Qhapaq Ñan: Fostering Cultural Heritage Protection Through Place Based Storytelling program was supported through the Ambassadors...