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The Peruvian culture is
based on a mixture of the customs of pre-Spanish cultures
in Peru and the later colonization by Spain after the defeat of
the Inca
Civilization by Francisco
Pizarro.
From Religion to Dress,
Celebrations to Music, Art to Architecture, this mixture
is reflected in most parts of Peru; however, remote mountain or jungle
enclaves will tend toward the older cultures, while coastal towns
reflect more of the modern European influence, especially in their
architecture.
The cuisine
representative of the culture of Peru is as varied as the
locale; however, Lima is known as the culinary capital of the Western
world precisely because it takes the best of the many regional foods
and presents them as a real delight in the many fine restaurants
available.
For a idea of the varied background of Peruvian Culture and its roots,
take a look at the following timeline and the MANY cultures which have
left their impact on modern culture of Peru.
Cultures
of Peru Timeline
The following table appears courtesy of Wikipedia.
Period -
(most recent first) |
Dates |
Cultures |
| Ceramic |
| Late Horizon |
1476 CE - 1534 CE |
Inca |
| Late Intermediate |
1000 CE - 1476 CE |
Huari, Chimu,
Chincha, Cajamarca, Piura,Chancay,
Chachapoyas, Chiribaya, Chucuito,
Huaman Huilca, Ilo, Qotu Qotu, Pacacocha,
Palli Marca, Piura, Sican, Tajaraca,
Huaylas, Conchucos, Huamachuco, Rucanas,
Chanka, Aymara nations, Ayabaca,Bracamoros,Huancabambas,Tallan culture, Huarco, Ichma,
Parinacota, Cuntis, Chinchaycochas,
Huarochiri, Kheswas, Tarmas,
Paltas, Camanas |
| Middle Horizon |
600 CE - 1000 CE |
Huari, Tiwanaku, Piura |
| Early Intermediate |
200 CE - 600 CE |
Moche,
Nazca, Lima, Tiwanaku, Pichiche,
Piura |
| Early Horizon |
900 BCE - 200 CE |
Chavin,
Cupisnique, Late Chiripa, Paracas,
Pichiche, Sechura |
| Initial Period |
1800/1500 BCE - 900 BCE |
Early Chiripa,
Kotosh, Toríl (The Cumbe
Mayo aqueduct was built c. 1000 BCE.) |
| Preceramic |
| Period VI |
2500 BCE - 1500/1800 BCE |
Norte Chico
(more recent findings at Caral may update these dates), Casavilca, Culebras,
Viscachani, Huaca Prieta |
| Period V |
4200 BCE - 2500 BCE |
Honda, Lauricocha III, Viscachani, |
| Period IV |
6000 BCE - 4200 BCE |
Ambo,
Canario, Siches, Lauricocha II, Luz, Toquepala
II |
| Period III |
8000 BCE - 6000 BCE |
Arenal, Chivateros II, Lauricocha I, Playa Chira, Puyenca,
Toquepala I |
| Period II |
9500 BCE - 8000 BCE |
Chivateros I,
Lauricocha I |
| Period I |
? BCE - 9500 BCE |
Oquendo,
Red Zone (central coast) |
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