One of the greatest achievements of the Incas was their vast system of roads and communication known as the Inca Road Network or Qhapaq Ñan. This extensive network connected their vast empire, stretching over 40,000 kilometers (25,000 miles), from modern-day Colombia to Argentina. The roads facilitated trade, communication, and the movement of troops, enabling the Incas to maintain control over their empire. The road system was meticulously built, often carved into mountainsides or paved with stones, and had rest stations, suspension bridges, and tunnels. The Inca Road Network stands as a testament to the Incas' engineering and organizational skills and is recognized as a remarkable feat of engineering and transportation in ancient times.
