Paracas Necropolis Textiles
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Paracas Necropolis Textiles

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The Paracas Necrópolis near Nazca, Peru, is famous for its textiles from the Paracas culture (c. 600 BC–200 AD). These textiles, used as funerary garments, display advanced weaving techniques and vibrant colors from natural dyes. They feature complex iconography, including mythological beings and geometric patterns, reflecting the Paracas people’s spiritual beliefs and social hierarchy.