Machu Picchu Native refers to the Incan people who built the ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru. The Incans were a powerful pre-Columbian civilization that flourished in the Andes Mountains from the 12th to 16th centuries. They were known for their advanced agricultural techniques, complex road systems, and impressive architecture. The Incan Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, stretching from modern-day Ecuador to Chile. The Incans were also skilled metalworkers and weavers, and their culture was heavily influenced by their religion.