Regional States: Lambayeque, Chimú, Chincha
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Regional States: Lambayeque, Chimú, Chincha

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The regional states of Lambayeque, Chimú, and Chincha thrived on Peru’s northern coast from 900–1470 AD. Lambayeque is noted for intricate metalwork, Chimú for monumental adobe architecture, and Chincha for maritime trade networks. Their sophisticated political systems and artistic traditions significantly shaped pre-Columbian Peru’s cultural landscape, paving the way for the Inca Empire.