Kuntisuyu
Kuntisuyu, also spelled Qunti Suyu, was one of the four administrative divisions of the Inca Empire, known as suyus. The term is Quechua in origin, and most sources describe Kuntisuyu as the eastern or southeastern quarter of the empire, extending from the sacred heartland around Cusco toward the eastern slopes of the Andes and into the upper Amazon basin. The exact boundaries varied over time and among chroniclers, but its role was to organize once-conquered lands under centralized governance.
Administration: Each suyu was subdivided into provinces governed by curacas; Kuntisuyu likely included several provinces, with
Economy and geography: The region encompassed highland valleys and transitional zones toward the rainforest, supporting diverse
Culture and linguistics: Quechua was widely used for administration and record-keeping; Inca religious and ceremonial life
Legacy: After the Spanish conquest, the suyu framework faded, though some older provincial divisions persisted in