The lost Inca Empire in Oceania

What if the Inca Empire had crossed the Pacific Ocean centuries before conventional history acknowledges?

The history of the Inca Empire still holds mysteries that could reshape our understanding of the past. In The lost Inca Empire in Oceania, W. K. Mertz presents a compelling investigation that brings together colonial chronicles, archaeological evidence, maritime studies, linguistic comparisons, and cultural parallels to explore one of the most fascinating hypotheses about the expansion of the Inca Empire: the possibility that Túpac Inca Yupanqui led a maritime expedition that reached various islands across Oceania.

Using the chronicles of Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa as a starting point, and supporting them with historical and archaeological research, the author examines megalithic monuments, agricultural systems, construction techniques, ancestral traditions, and shared vocabulary between the Andes and the Pacific islands. Each chapter offers new evidence and perspectives that challenge the traditionally accepted geographical limits of the Inca Empire.

The book also analyzes Thor Heyerdahl's famous Kon-Tiki Expedition as an experimental demonstration of the feasibility of trans-Pacific navigation using technology comparable to that available during the pre-Columbian era, expanding the discussion on possible contacts between South America and Oceania before European exploration.

Rather than presenting definitive conclusions, The lost Inca Empire in Oceania invites readers to evaluate the evidence, compare historical sources, and engage with one of the most intriguing debates in pre-Columbian history. Blending history, archaeology, anthropology, and maritime exploration, this book opens new perspectives on one of humanity's greatest historical mysteries.