CULTURE CHAVIN
Considered by JC Tello matrix culture of Peru, which is the formative stage of our history. Understood from its central area to Ayacucho Cajamarca in the highlands, and from Lambayeque to Ica on the coast. Agriculture was the basis of its development, various hydraulic techniques used for irrigated agriculture. 
El maíz fue la base fundamental de su agricultura y alimentación. Chavín se encuentra a 3,000 m.s.n.m., junto al río pequeño Mosna afluente del río Marañón allí se hallan edificaciones piramidales con muros y columnas de piedras labradas y galerías subterráneas. En los muros sobresale las cabezas clavas, llamadas así por estar colocadas en forma de clavos gigantes. El famoso Lanzón, tiene una altura cercana a los 5m. Se encuentra en unos de los cruceros de las galerías subterráneas. Es un monolito que parece un gigante cuchillo en forma de un aterrador felino antropomorfo, con garras y colmillos y con cabellos ensortijados como serpientes. Otros monolitos encontrados allí son los denominados Estela de Raimondi and the Tello Obelisk.
Paracas
Tello JC Wise discoverer of this culture in 1925. The desert area where they evolved this culture did not prevent the gains achieved. In Quechua, Pa
Racas means rain of sand, which is very typical of this area.
Tello JC Wise discoverer of this culture in 1925. The desert area where they evolved this culture did not prevent the gains achieved. In Quechua, Pa
Racas means rain of sand, which is very typical of this area. Paracas Mantles ranks first this attention for its millennia-old, to maintain their color and stunning beauty. Found in Paracas mummies wrapped in funeral shrouds and were in a fetal position with knees resting on the chest. Otherwise considered important advances of this culture in the field of medicine, as mastered the technique of trepanation of skulls and mummified corpses.
CULTURE VICUS
three decades ago, more or less, was discovered, which is situated in the department of Piura. Samples of this culture know of their progress in metal urged
and realistic characters and sculptural pottery.
three decades ago, more or less, was discovered, which is situated in the department of Piura. Samples of this culture know of their progress in metal urged
and realistic characters and sculptural pottery. Vicus is called by the name of the place where the cemetery is most important in this culture, its main area is in the Alto Piura. No housing or buildings known Vicus. Her pottery has sculptural and realistic trend. It is also typical of the decoration of white paint on red. Used in the metallurgy of copper, gold and silver alloy and they called Tumbaga. One of the most widespread statuettes Peruvian art is precisely the Vicus culture. Cold Calling Venus, a beautiful golden stone.
NAZCA CULTURE
had its main area in the province of the same name, south of the department of Ica. The foundation was agriculture, developed despite the scarcity of water hydraulic works, consisting mainly of underground galleries,
for enabling the land for cultivation. Relating to agriculture are the world-famous Nazca lines or drawings, discovered in 1927 by Don Toribio Mejia Xesspe. Then a pupil of JC Tello. These drawings cover an area that has been estimated at 350 km2. Maria Reiche, said the Nazca lines were points of astronomical observations, very useful for agriculture. Nazca pottery is of extraordinary beauty. The list includes plants, animals, cabezastrofeos, anthropomorphic (ie human form), geometric designs, etc.. It is spherical vessels with two peaks and a handle. It is important to note the use of many colors, predominantly white, red, ocher, yellow and gray.
had its main area in the province of the same name, south of the department of Ica. The foundation was agriculture, developed despite the scarcity of water hydraulic works, consisting mainly of underground galleries,
for enabling the land for cultivation. Relating to agriculture are the world-famous Nazca lines or drawings, discovered in 1927 by Don Toribio Mejia Xesspe. Then a pupil of JC Tello. These drawings cover an area that has been estimated at 350 km2. Maria Reiche, said the Nazca lines were points of astronomical observations, very useful for agriculture. Nazca pottery is of extraordinary beauty. The list includes plants, animals, cabezastrofeos, anthropomorphic (ie human form), geometric designs, etc.. It is spherical vessels with two peaks and a handle. It is important to note the use of many colors, predominantly white, red, ocher, yellow and gray. CULTURE MOCHICA
was located on the northern coast, covering the valleys of Chao, Viru, Moche and Chicama. But his dominance and influence spanned from the valley of Lambayeque to Huarmey. The use of advanced hydraulic techniques allowed a flourishing agricultural Moche society, which also knew how to use marine resources efficiently. In his ceramics are the most extensive and beautiful documentation on various aspects of contemporary life. In huacos include nobles with their clothes and luxurious decorations, surrounded by servants. They are usually flat-bottomed spherical vessels with handles in the shape of stirrups, no larger than 20 cm. tall, not counting the cylindrical neck. Using 2 colors: creamy white background and a red ocher for design. The architecture was mainly of adobe, sun dried and not burned in ovens. Her most important temple was the Huaca del Sol, Moche. CULTURE TIAHUANACO
This culture is located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, at an altitude of around 4,000 meters. For its expansive nature, this culture extended over the territories of Peru, Chile and Bolivia. But mainly developed in Peru, Bolivia, the Andean highlands. n 
practiced agriculture, hunting and above all the livestock. Meat and potatoes of which were jerky and potato starch respectively. Of special note in the architecture and sculpture. The most famous monument Tiahuanaco is called Puerta del Sol, an imposing monolith of about 4 m. Wide and 3 m. Long. At the top is the statue that represents, according to some scholars, the god Viracocha. The Puerta del Sol is located in the monumental Calasasaya. Ceramics are known in their Keros, made of clay vessels for drinking chicha were used in ceremonies and rituals.
practiced agriculture, hunting and above all the livestock. Meat and potatoes of which were jerky and potato starch respectively. Of special note in the architecture and sculpture. The most famous monument Tiahuanaco is called Puerta del Sol, an imposing monolith of about 4 m. Wide and 3 m. Long. At the top is the statue that represents, according to some scholars, the god Viracocha. The Puerta del Sol is located in the monumental Calasasaya. Ceramics are known in their Keros, made of clay vessels for drinking chicha were used in ceremonies and rituals. Chimu Culture
extended from the Moche Valley on the north to the river Zarumilla, on the south to the Chancay river from the sea until the beginning of the Andes. 
near Trujillo ment is Chan Chan, capital of the Chimu culture. It was the widest adobe city in the Andes.
near Trujillo ment is Chan Chan, capital of the Chimu culture. It was the widest adobe city in the Andes. 15Km His current perimeter., Including numerous palaces, temples, cemeteries, barns, warehouses, etc. Chimu pottery best known is black, spherical shape with a handle bracket and tubular neck. The most representative huacos shaped fish, birds, animals, fruits, etc, as well as mythological beings. The most important piece of jewelry was a big knife Chimu ceremonial or Tumi.
