Appendix
Appendix
I. Summary of Prehistoric Peruvian Complex Societies
III. Diagram of Andean topography and climate
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I. Summary of Prehistoric Peruvian Complex Societies*
CHAVIN: 500-1000 B.C.
- Location: Site in North highlands, related sites span Peru
- Characteristics: Convincing chiefdom system; temples with complex iconography, extenstive distribution of symbolic goods
- Sites: Chavin de Huantar
SECHIN
: circa 600 B.C.- Location: North Central Coast; one or a few coastal valleys
- Characteristics: Advanced chiefdom; both convincing and coercing; evidence of militarism; display of conquest
- Sites: Cerro Sechin
MOCHE
: 200 B.C.- A.D. 60- Location: North Coast; multiple river valleys (within coastal zone)
- Characteristics: Early state; highly militaristic; major monumental architecture
- Sites: Pyramid of the Sun
CHIMU
: A.D. 900-1400- Location: All northern river valleys and little of sierra
- Characteristics: Regional state; convincing; urban development; major ruling lineages; high degree of social control
- Sites: Chan Chan
INCA
: A.D. 1430-1532- Location: Domination of entire Andes area
- Characteristics: Expansive conquest state; well developed administration, communication, and statecraft
- Sites: Cuzco, Ccoricancha, Huanuco Pampa, Machu Picchu, Tambo Colorado, Puruchuco
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