Farming in the Inca Empire

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Thick cord used to secure loads on pack animals (4)
• Hot pepper used to season Andean dishes (5)
• Artificial channel that brings river flow to crops (5)
• Keeping crops in warehouses for future use (7)
• The star worshipped as Inti was the ___ (3)
• Member of the civilization that built Machu Picchu (4)
• Long-handled farming tool for loosening earth and removing weeds (3)
• South American range where the empire flourished (5)

Down

• Nutlike legume whose pods develop underground (6)
• Open area of land used to grow crops (5)
• Artificial supply of moisture to crops through channels or pipes (10)
• Historic imperial capital near Machu Picchu (5)
• Flat farming ledge cut into a hillside (7)
• Vegetable such as a pumpkin or zucchini (6)
• Edible legumes, including kidney and lima varieties (5)

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