One of the principal idols of the Kings Yncas and their vassals was the imperial city of Cuzco, which the Indians worshipped as a sacred thing, both because it was founded by the first Ynca, Manco Ccapac, and on account of the innumerable victories which have been won by its citizens. It was also venerated as the court and home of the Yncas. This veneration was so great that it was shown even in very small things. For if two Indians of equal rank met each other in the road, one coming from and the other going to Cuzco, he who was coming from the city was accosted by the other as a superior, because he had been at Cuzco, and this respect was shown with more solemnity if the traveller was a resident, and still more if he was a native of the capital. The same feeling prevailed as regards seeds and pulses, or anything else. Whatever came from Cuzco, although in reality not superior, was preferred solely for that reason. Being thus held in such veneration, these kings ennobled the capital to the utmost of their power, with sumptuous edifices and royal palaces, some of which we shall describe. Among these the most remarkable was the temple of the Sun, which they adorned with incredible riches, each Ynca augmenting its splendour, and excelling his predecessor.