In 1994, Ruth Shady Solis began excavating in this country's Norte Chico region, at a site known as Caral, which was dated to be founded before 2600 BCE.
In 1994, Ruth Shady Solis began excavating in this country's Norte Chico region, at a site known as Caral, which was dated to be founded before 2600 BCE. Further north, along the Fortaleza River, is the even older site of Huaricanga, which is dated to 3500 BCE. In the southern part of this country, in the Osmore River Valley, is Cerro Baul, a large mesa which was the meeting point for two ancient cultures who both worshiped the "Staff God," the (*) Wari and the Tiwanaku. Also in this country was the Chimor culture, whose capital was at Chan Chan. ► For 10 points, name this country which is better known for sites of the Inkan civilization such as Machu Picchu and Nazca.
In 1994, Ruth Shady Solis began excavating in this country's Norte Chico region, at a site known as Caral, which was dated to be founded before 2600 BCE.
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