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Atahualpa & Pizarro 1532
The last true Inca emperor of Peru, Atahualpa, is carried with much pomp and ceremony on a huge throne to meet Pizarro for the first time, at Caxamalca
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In this historic moment captured in 1532, Atahualpa, the last true Inca emperor of Peru, is carried with grandeur and ceremony to meet the Spanish conquistador, Francisco Pizarro, for the first time. The setting for this momentous encounter is the royal courtyard of Caxamalca, located in present-day Ecuador. Atahualpa, dressed in his regal attire and adorned with precious jewels, sits confidently on a massive golden throne, borne aloft by his loyal subjects. The air is thick with anticipation as the Inca leader prepares to engage with the intruders who have disrupted the peace of his once-great empire. Pizarro, a determined and ambitious explorer, stands before Atahualpa, accompanied by his trusted men. The Spaniards, clad in their distinctive armor, appear both curious and intimidating in the presence of the Inca monarch. The significance of this encounter cannot be overstated. It marks the beginning of the end for the Inca civilization, as the Spanish conquest of Peru was well underway. Yet, despite the impending doom, Atahualpa's regal bearing and the grandeur of the ceremony serve as a poignant reminder of the rich history and culture that was about to be lost. This photograph, taken from the vast collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when two vastly different worlds collided, forever altering the course of history in South America. November 1532, Caxamalca, Peru - a moment frozen in time, yet filled with the weight of history.
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