Livestock farming was the most important activity after agriculture. The Incas mostly raised llamas and alpacas. Because they were sedentarySedentary means to live in one place, to grow one's own food, and to build more..., they created spaces reserved for livestock. The whole village participated in these tasks. It was also one of the main activities of men.
The llama and the alpaca
The llama and the alpaca were very important animals in the life of the Incas. They primarily raised these animals for wool, which was used to make most of their clothingClothing- Items made from fabric, skins, or other materials that serve to protect and cover the.... Their hides were used to make leather, sandals and bags. The bones were turned into needles, which were then used to weave clothes. The Incas also used llamas and alpacas for working the land and carrying goods. The Incas rarely ate the meat of the llama or alpaca. Instead, they raised guinea pigs and ducks for food.
AuthorAuthor - A person who writes something Auteur - Une personne qui écrit quelque chose: Alexandre Lanoix