Huayna Capac has just died from a mysterious disease that is sweeping the Andes (possibly Smallpox or Measels).  The unexpected death of the Sapa Inca and the unfortunate fate of his likely heir leads to a succession crisis from which two candidates emerge: Atahualpa and Huascar.  We’ll explore what we know of their background, up to this point in the narrative, a background which will continue to have consequences for the Inca for decades to come.

Interested in archaeology and participating in an excavation?  Centro Cultural Aq’amama is offering opportunities to participate in an excavation in the Cuzco area from June - August 2022.  If you are interested, then contact Aq’amama to learn more: [email protected]. 

If you’d like to support the show monetarily please click the following link: https://www.patreon.com/incapodcast.  And thank you!

Please follow the show on Twitter @Incapodcast, find us on our Facebook page: A History of the Inca or check out our website: http://ahistoryoftheinca.wordpress.com.

Intro/Exit music by: Kalx aka Kaliran: Andean Lounge, Scream of the Devil

Transition music by: Kike Pinto