Summary In Peru, Iain examines how the Incas build the American counterpart of the Roman empire in a harsh, unpredictable climate dominated by the Andes. The rich fishing are made unreliable by El Niño, so the key is diversified agriculture at various heights, where corn and potato species grow, on artificial terraces to irrigate mountain streams. The key animal, llama, provided transport over a vast road network, meat and wool. They built in stone, withstanding most earthquakes. Their downfall at Spanish hands was also motivated by a geological treasure: gold.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Iain Stewart
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jun 4, 2007
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC Four
Language : English
Filming locations : California, USA
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Summary In Peru, Iain examines how the Incas build the American counterpart of the Roman empire in a harsh, unpredictable climate dominated by the Andes. The rich fishing are made unreliable by El Niño, so the key is diversified agriculture at various heights, where corn and potato species grow, on artificial terraces to irrigate mountain streams. The key animal, llama, provided transport over a vast road network, meat and wool. They built in stone, withstanding most earthquakes. Their downfall at Spanish hands was also motivated by a geological treasure: gold.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jun 4, 2007
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC Four
Language : English
Filming locations : California, USA
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
