The AmericasAmericas

Sican (Lambayeque) culture

Also known as Lambayeque culture

c. 750 CE – c. 1375 CE · about 625 years approximate dates

The Sican culture inhabited the north coast of Peru between about 750 and 1375 CE. It is also called the Lambayeque culture and succeeded the Moche. It was conquered by the Chimú.

Key facts

Dates	c. 750 CE – c. 1375 CE
Region	The Americas
Continent	Americas
Type	archaeological culture
Religion(s)	Sican religion

Before & after

Preceded by

Moche culture

Followed by

Chimú

Sources

Wikipedia – Sican culture

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.