Natives of Pre-Columbian Peru (5)

I believe the answer is:

incas

(Other definitions for incas that I've seen before include "Cain's people in old Peru" , "South Americans whose empire fell to Spain" , "Peruvian natives" , "Old South American royals" , "Ancient inhabitants of Peru" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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