1. Early Andean Civilizations
Mr. Millican’s Humanities Class

2. Nazca South coast of Peru – arid landscape
Nazca culture flourished from about 200BC – 600AD

3. Nazca Dozens of Nazca images, many only visible from the air
Known for their finely woven, multi-colored textiles

4. Moche North coast of Peru – arid landscape
Built pyramids, like the 50m high Huaca del Sol

5. Moche Irrigation very important in dry climate
Importance of water and art combine in Moche jars
Moche culture flourished from about 1 to 800 AD

6. Wari Andean valleys terraced for more arable land
Relatively dry and cool in Andean valleys—led to crop modification and usage of potato

7. Wari Wari culture flourished from 450 -1000 AD
Roads and terracing used by Inca and expanded
Distinctive textiles created by Wari

8. Tiwanaku
Altiplano region around Lake Titicaca dry but with easier access to water
Empire existed 200 – 1000 AD

9. Tiwanaku Roots of Inca mythology (Viracocha and Inti)
Reeds from the lake were a key resource (floating islands)
Chuño (freeze dried potatoes) developed

10. Chimor North coast of Peru – arid landscape
Empire expanded into Andean valleys

11. Chimor Accomplished hydraulic engineers (Chan-Chan reservoir)
Made jewelry of textiles and seashells
Flourished 1100 – 1470 AD until conquered by Inca during their first large phase of expansion