Civilizations

North America

+ Chavin (horizon) culture combines the natural features of people, snakes, jaguars, caymans, and birds with intricate geometric and curvilinear design Chavin de Huantar (850 200 B.C.) RC dates from Richard Burger peaked after 390 B.C. Castillo (New Temple) El Lazon

+ Moche started after Chavin end near the moche river 2 pyramids (huacas) Huaca del Sol Used for the accumulation of domestic refuse Huaca de la Luna Metallurgic people Potters were most well known and most elaborate cultural item

+ Paracas textile-based/costume people (textiles = visual communication) contemporary with Chavin clothing 600 150 B.C. south-coast Peruvians+