Many ancient empires have risen and fallen throughout history. One of the most dominant empires was the Incan empire. The Inca empire spread across parts of present-day Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Argentina, and Ecuador. It is about 2,500 miles down the western coast of South America. The culture of the Inca was significantly affected by the regions that they lived in. The climate and terrain in the Incan Empire varied throughout the wide-spread area. The climate ranged anywhere from steamy jungles to the driest deserts. The Inca Empire was based high in the Andes mountains. In the valleys, among the mountain ranges, the Inca grew grains, fruit, and vegetables, using terraces and irrigation systems that they built. There were many amazing