Moche
State · 100–800 CE · at its largest around 100 CE
Civilisation of the north coast of Peru known for irrigation, adobe pyramids such as the Huaca del Sol, and fine portrait ceramics; organised as one or more valley-based polities.
On its lands while it lasted
- Moche culture (c. 100–800 CE): Culture of the north coast of Peru known for irrigation works, adobe huacas such as the Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna, and realistic painted ceramics.
- Moche portrait vessels (c. 400 CE): Potters of the Moche on Peru’s north coast moulded stirrup-spouted vessels in the likeness of real people, some shown at different ages. They are among the most lifelike portraits of the ancient Americas.
- Kuélap (c. 500 CE): Massive walled settlement of the Chachapoya culture on a ridge in the cloud forests of northern Peru, with hundreds of circular stone buildings.
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