Peru was a crucial route for the transfer of Inca treasures to the Spanish during the conquest in the 16th century. The Spanish, led by conquistadors like Francisco Pizarro, seized vast amounts of gold and silver from the Inca Empire, primarily through the cities of Cuzco and Lima. These treasures were then transported to Spain via shipping routes across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
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