They fully exploited such indigenous sources of food and energy as the Huarango Tree, but were ultimately conquered by the Wari.  They produced a distinctive polychrome pottery and their settlements, which were located in the Chincha and Acari region
They fully exploited such indigenous sources of food and energy as the Huarango Tree, but were ultimately conquered by the Wari.  They produced a distinctive polychrome pottery and their settlements, which were located in the Chincha and Acari regions, were centered around underground irrigation systems called puquios.  First studied by Max Uhle at a place now called Ocucaje, their civilization practiced human sacrifice as evidenced by a series of extant preserved heads on ropes, as well as the altars found at the Great pyramid at their capital, Cahuachi.  Their greatest creations still exist and most can now be found in the Ingenio Valley.  For 10 points, identify these ancient people of Peru that preceded the Inca and are known for their namesake "lines" that are visible from the air.
They fully exploited such indigenous sources of food and energy as the Huarango Tree, but were ultimately conquered by the Wari.  
Nazca or Nasca