Paracas Culture

c. 700–200 BCE

Paracas culture thrived on the arid southern coast of Peru, where incredible textiles have survived in tombs

Timeline diagram of Peruvian cultures, from Prehistoric to Early Intermediate periods. Includes Caral, Cupisnique, Chavín, and Nazca cultures.
Timeline of historical periods: Middle Horizon (600–1000 CE, Tiwanaku), Late Intermediate (1000–1476 CE, Chimú), Late Horizon (1476–1534 CE, Inka), Colonial/Viceregal (1534–1820 CE, Viceroyalty of Peru).

Textiles

A colorful, patterned textile with rows of stylized figures resembling animals or mythical creatures, arranged in a grid-like pattern on a green background, bordered by a decorative yellow strip with additional figures.

VIDEO: The Linear vs. Color Block Styles of Paracas Textiles

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