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Moche culture
The Moche flourished on the north coast of Peru, building large adobe pyramids such as the Huaca del Sol and making detailed ceramics and metalwork. The tomb of the Lord of Sipán shows the wealth of its elite. Scholars debate whether it was a single state or several polities sharing a culture.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 100 CE – c. 800 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | The Americas |
| Continent | Americas |
| Type | culture / possible state (debated) |
| Capital | Moche |
| Religion(s) | Moche religion |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.