AQ 7/27/26 AQ 7/27/26

Chavín Craftsmanship and Metalworking: A Chest Ornament with Agnathic Feline Face

A 2,000-year-old Chavin gold ornament helps us learn how ancient Andean art reflects early metallurgical skills in Peru.

AQ 7/13/26 AQ 7/13/26

Spondylus Shell in the Kingdom of Chimor in the Ancient Andes

The Chimú kingdom of Chimor thrived along the coast of what is now Peru, growing wealthy in part because of the Spondylus shell.

AQ 6/25/25 AQ 6/25/25

What is a Nazca Double-Spout and Bridge Vessel?

Learn about Nazca ceramics, specifically double-spout and bridge vessels.

AQ 4/30/24 AQ 4/30/24

The Nazca Lines in Ancient Peru

Learn about the famous Nazca Lines, ancient geoglyphs in Peru.

ARTSQ 4/25/24 ARTSQ 4/25/24

Little luxurious llamas in the Inka Empire

Golden and silver llamas made by Inka artists more than 500 years ago in South America are tiny and shiny. These cute figurines give us some insight into the powerful and massive Inka Empire, which had about 12 million people in it at its height!