The largest empire of the early American Civilizations was the Inca Empire, which covered a significant part of western South America. Other notable early civilizations include the Aztec Empire in central Mexico and Cahokia in North America. ;
The Inca Empire was the largest empire of the early American civilizations, existing from the early 13th century until its fall in 1572. It stretched along the Andes Mountains from modern-day Colombia to Chile, with its capital in Cuzco. The empire was known for its advanced infrastructure and organized administration, surpassing other early civilizations like the Aztec Empire in size.
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