Prince Manu, Count of Sacsayhuamán

Prince Manu, Count of Sacsayhuamán
Prince Manu's Birthday Portrait, 1751 AN.
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Full Name	Manu Inti Tayta Yachay Llama Inti-Carrillo y Ayreon-Kalirion
Titles & Offices	Count of Sacsayhuamán Knight of the Holy Lakes
Birth Date	11.IV.1698 AN (54 AN years)
Birth Place	Parap, Wechua Nation
Parents	King Sinchi Roca I Queen Abigail
Spouse	Laura Flores (m. 1725 AN)
Children	Paloma (b. 1726 AN) Mariela (b. 1728 AN) Cristina (b. 1731 AN)
Family	House of Inti-Carrillo
Education	Royal Academy of Parap Royal University of Parap
Alma Mater	Royal University of Parap
Occupation	Historian Archaeologist Professor
Employer	Royal University of Parap
Political Affiliation	None
Organizations	Royal University of Parap Sacsayhuamán Heritage Foundation Royal Academy of the Wechua Language Royal Patronage System
Known For	Wechua heritage preservation Archaeological research Academic leadership
Notable Works	The Fortress Builders: Wechua Military Architecture in the Classical Period Voices in Stone: Epigraphy of Mount Lacara
Religion	Faith of Inti
Languages	Alexandrian Martino Wechua Classical Wechua Istvanistani
Awards & Honors	Knight of the Holy Lakes Grand Cross of the Order of Academic Merit
Residence	Parap, Wechua Nation
National Origin	Nouvelle Alexandrie
Citizenship(s)	Nouvelle Alexandrie

Prince Manu, Count of Sacsayhuamán (Alexandrian: Prince Manu, Comte de Sacsayhuamán; Wechua: Qhapaq Churin Manu, Sacsayhuamán Kuraqa; born 11.IV.1698 AN) is a New Alexandrian prince, historian, and archaeologist. He is the fourth child of King Sinchi Roca I and Queen Abigail Ayreon-Kalirion, and the younger brother of King Sinchi Roca II. A professor at the Royal University of Parap and one of the Federation's foremost authorities on pre-federation Wechua civilization, Prince Manu has dedicated his life to the documentation and preservation of Wechua cultural heritage.

Unlike his siblings who have pursued paths in ranching, international marriage, or military affairs, Prince Manu chose academia. His scholarly work has earned respect independent of his royal status, with his publications on Wechua military architecture and epigraphy becoming standard references in the field. As Count of Sacsayhuamán, he oversees a territory containing some of the most significant archaeological sites in the Wechua Nation, a responsibility he treats as both noble obligation and personal calling.

Prince Manu resides in Parap with his wife Laura Flores, an artist and art historian, and maintains close ties with his siblings despite the different paths their lives have taken. He is the father of three daughters.

Early life and education

Prince Manu's Birthday Portrait, 1720 AN.

Prince Manu Inti Tayta Yachay Llama was born on 11.IV.1698 AN at the Palace of Chinchero in Parap, the traditional seat of the Wechua monarchy. He was the fourth of five children born to Crown Prince Titu (later King Sinchi Roca I) and Princess Abigail Ayreon-Kalirion. His Wechua names, chosen by his grandmother Queen Alexandra in consultation with traditional yachaq (wise ones), proved prescient: Inti (sun), Tayta (father), Yachay (knowledge), and Llama (the sacred camelid).

Growing up in the Palace of Chinchero, Manu showed early fascination with the ancient stonework and artifacts that surrounded him. Court records note that as a young child he would spend hours examining the precisely fitted walls of the palace complex, asking questions about their construction that his tutors struggled to answer. His mother encouraged this curiosity, arranging for archaeologists from the Royal University of Parap to give lectures to her children, though only Manu showed sustained interest.

His position as the fourth child provided freedom from the succession pressures that shaped his elder brothers' upbringing. While Uturuncu was trained for kingship and Amaru prepared for traditional noble duties, Manu was permitted to pursue his intellectual interests with relatively little interference. His younger brother Pachacuti, born five years later, would prove his closest companion among his siblings during childhood.

Manu received his primary education from palace tutors before enrolling at the Royal Academy of Parap, the prestigious secondary school serving the Wechua aristocracy and professional classes. He excelled in history, languages, and mathematics while showing less aptitude for the physical pursuits emphasized in aristocratic education. His teachers noted both his exceptional memory and his tendency toward methodical, patient inquiry rather than quick intuition.

In 1716 AN, Prince Manu enrolled at the Royal University of Parap, where he studied archaeology and history. The university's proximity to major Wechua archaeological sites made it an ideal environment for his interests. He participated in excavations during his student years, working alongside professional archaeologists who initially treated him with deference due to his royal status but came to respect his genuine commitment to the discipline.

His undergraduate thesis examined construction techniques at Sacsayhuamán, the fortress whose county he would later hold. The work documented previously unrecorded features of the site and proposed new theories about the social organization required to construct such massive stone edifices. Professors who reviewed it noted its rigor and originality.

Manu completed additional graduate study at the Royal University, earning advanced credentials in Wechua archaeology and Classical Wechua epigraphy. His specialization in reading ancient inscriptions and interpreting the quipu knotted cord records made him one of only a handful of scholars capable of primary source research into pre-federation Wechua history.

Academic career

Following completion of his studies in 1722 AN, Prince Manu joined the faculty of the Royal University of Parap as a lecturer in archaeology. The appointment raised questions about whether a prince should hold a university position, but Manu insisted on being evaluated by the same standards as other faculty. He taught introductory courses, supervised student excavations, and published research in academic journals under his own name rather than relying on his title for recognition.

His early research focused on the military architecture of the classical Wechua period, examining how fortress construction reflected the social, political, and religious organization of pre-federation society. Field seasons at sites throughout the Wechua Nation highlands produced detailed documentation that became foundational for later scholarship.

In 1731 AN, Manu published his first major work, The Fortress Builders: Wechua Military Architecture in the Classical Period, through the Royal University of Parap Press. The book synthesized fifteen years of research into a comprehensive analysis of Wechua defensive construction from the earliest settlement period through the Federation's founding. Reviews praised both its scholarly rigor and its accessibility to general readers, a combination Manu had deliberately cultivated.

His second major work, Voices in Stone: Epigraphy of Mount Lacara (1743 AN), documented and translated inscriptions from the sacred mountain's slopes. The research required Manu to develop new techniques for recording weathered text and to train a generation of students in the specialized skills of Wechua epigraphy. The Royal Academy of the Wechua Language awarded him honorary membership in recognition of this contribution to understanding Classical Wechua.

Prince Manu rose through academic ranks based on his publication record and teaching, becoming a full professor in 1738 AN. He has supervised numerous doctoral students, many of whom now hold positions at universities across Nouvelle Alexandrie and the broader Raspur Pact. His seminars on archaeological methodology attract students from throughout the Federation, and his field school at Sacsayhuamán has trained several hundred archaeologists over three decades.

Sacsayhuamán Heritage Foundation

In 1728 AN, shortly after receiving his title as Count of Sacsayhuamán, Prince Manu established the Sacsayhuamán Heritage Foundation to coordinate preservation and research at the fortress and surrounding sites within his county. The Foundation combines his roles as nobleman and scholar, channeling resources from his estates toward archaeological work while ensuring that local communities benefit from heritage tourism.

The Foundation funds ongoing conservation work at Sacsayhuamán itself, employing traditional stonemasons who maintain skills passed down through generations. It also supports archaeological surveys throughout the county, documenting sites before development can destroy them. A small museum at the fortress entrance, opened in 1735 AN, displays artifacts and provides educational programming for visitors.

Critics have occasionally suggested that the Foundation's close association with the Count creates conflicts of interest in determining which sites receive protection. Manu has responded by establishing an independent advisory board of archaeologists who make preservation recommendations, though he retains final authority over Foundation expenditures.

Marriage and family

Prince Manu met Laura Flores in 1722 AN when she visited the Royal University of Parap to research Wechua textile traditions for her own work as an artist and art historian. Born in 1701 AN to a family of textile merchants in Parap, Laura had studied painting and art history at the university before Manu's time there. Their shared interest in Wechua material culture provided common ground, and they began a courtship that developed over several years.

The couple married on 8.IX.1725 AN in a ceremony at the Temple of Inti in Parap that combined royal protocol with traditional Wechua customs. Laura's non-aristocratic background drew some comment from traditionalist court circles, but King Sinchi Roca I expressed approval of the match, reportedly observing that his son had found someone who shared his passions rather than merely his station.

Their eldest daughter, Paloma, was born on 22.VI.1726 AN and holds the title Countess of Sacsayhuamán as her father's heir presumptive. She studied archaeology at the University of Cárdenas and now works alongside her father at the Heritage Foundation. Their second daughter, Mariela (born 1728 AN), pursued her mother's artistic interests and works as a painter in Punta Santiago. Their youngest, Cristina (born 1731 AN), trained as a physician and practices in Parap.

The family maintains residences both in Parap, near the university and Palace of Chinchero, and at a smaller estate within the County of Sacsayhuamán. Manu and Laura have remained together for over 25 years, with colleagues describing their partnership as marked by mutual intellectual engagement and shared dedication to Wechua cultural heritage.

Family tree

• Prince Manu (1698 AN, 54 AN years) m. (1725 AN) Laura Flores (1701 AN, 51 AN years)
  • Paloma, Baroness Pelters (1726 AN, 26 AN years)
  • Lady Mariela (1728 AN, 24 AN years)
  • Lady Cristina (1731 AN, 21 AN years)

Public role and heritage advocacy

Beyond his academic work, Prince Manu has served as a public advocate for Wechua heritage preservation. He has testified before the Cortes Federales on cultural protection legislation, written opinion pieces in national newspapers, and appeared in documentary programs about Wechua history. His royal status gives his advocacy reach that academic credentials alone would not provide.

He has been particularly vocal on issues of archaeological site protection, arguing that economic development must account for irreplaceable cultural resources. When infrastructure projects threaten significant sites, Manu has used both his academic expertise and his position as a prince to advocate for route changes or comprehensive archaeological surveys before construction proceeds. His interventions have not always succeeded, but they have raised public awareness of heritage concerns.

The Royal Academy of the Wechua Language has consulted Manu on matters related to Classical Wechua and historical terminology. His expertise in epigraphy makes him one of few scholars capable of resolving disputes about the meaning of ancient texts. He has generally advocated for inclusive approaches that recognize dialectal variation rather than imposing rigid standardization.

Relationship with the royal family

Prince Manu maintains warm relationships with his siblings despite the different directions their lives have taken. He and King Sinchi Roca II share a bond of mutual respect, with the King occasionally consulting his scholarly brother on matters involving Wechua tradition and historical precedent. Manu attended the military loyalty ceremony following the Spring Crisis of 1739, standing with his family in a display of royal unity.

His relationship with Prince Amaru reflects their complementary approaches to Wechua heritage. While Amaru focuses on agricultural traditions and livestock conservation at Hacienda Sumaq Allpa, Manu concentrates on archaeological and documentary preservation. The brothers have collaborated on projects involving traditional farming techniques documented in historical records.

The geographical distance between Manu in Parap and his sister Princess Sofia in the Sovereign Confederation has not prevented a close correspondence. Sofia has visited the Heritage Foundation museum and contributed to its education programs, while Manu has traveled to the Benacian Union to lecture on Wechua civilization at institutions interested in comparative archaeology.

His closest sibling relationship is with his younger brother Prince Pachacuti, only five years his junior. The two brothers grew up as companions, and Pachacuti's later career in the Federal Forces has created an interesting dynamic between the scholarly prince and the military one. Despite their different temperaments and career paths, they remain in regular contact and their families celebrate holidays together when duties permit.

Titles, styles, and honors

Titles and styles

• 11.IV.1698 AN - 8.IX.1725 AN: His Royal Highness Prince Manu of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• 8.IX.1725 AN - present: His Royal Highness Prince Manu, Count of Sacsayhuamán

Honors

New Alexandrian honors

• Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun and Eagle (1725 AN)
• Grand Cross of the Order of Academic Merit (1740 AN)

Foreign honors

• Knight of the Holy Lakes (Hurmu, 1698 AN)

Academic honors

• Honorary Member, Royal Academy of the Wechua Language (1745 AN)

See also

• House of Inti-Carrillo
• Sinchi Roca I
• Sinchi Roca II
• Monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• Nobility of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• Royal University of Parap
• Sacsayhuamán
• Wechua people
• Classical Wechua