Ancient Cultures of Peru
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Ancient Cultures of Peru

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This chart at the Amano Textile Museum illustrates Peru's pre-Columbian timeline, highlighting the Lithic (14000–5000 BC) and Archaic (5000–2000 BC) periods. It marks early human settlement, tool use, and the rise of agriculture and permanent villages. These developments laid the foundation for complex societies like the Caral, Kotosh, Chavín, Paracas, Nazca, and Moche, each contributing to Peru's rich cultural tapestry. The timeline underscores the deep historical roots of Andean civilizations.