 When the Inca started their conquest, they had their own creation god, Viracocha.However, out of respect for the religion of their conquered people, the Inca entered Pacha Kamaq into their religion, but Pacha Kamaq and Viracocha were not equals, Viracocha was believed to be more powerful.Still, Pachacamac was allowed an unusual amount of independence from the Inca Empire

By the time the "Tawantinsuyu" (Inca Empire) invaded the area, the valleys of the Rímac and Lurín had a small state which the people called "Ichma".