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Moche

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Mask of copper and gold alloy with eyes of shell, found in the Huaca de la Luna, Moche River valley …
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Dominant civilization on the northern coast of present-day Peru in the 1st–8th centuries AD. The name comes from the great site of Moche in the Moche River valley, which was apparently the capital of the Moche peoples. Their settlements extended along northern Peru's hot, arid coast from the Lambayeque River valley south to the Nepeña River valley. They irrigated extensively, and their agriculture supported many urban centres, which featured stepped pyramids. They were skilled metalworkers and produced sophisticated craft goods, including fine mold-made pottery. The cause of their demise is unknown. See also Andean civilization.
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Wittman, who spent years tracking down stolen art and artifacts including a gold Peruvian Moche backflap recovered in 1998.
Tracker of stolen art discusses $6B industry by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
Byline: ANI Washington, April 12 (ANI): A 1,500-year-old tomb of the Moche Indian "king of bling", found in Peru at the base of an eroded mud-brick pyramid, has yield a treasure trove of artifacts, which are shedding light on ancient times in the country.
"King of Bling" tomb sheds light on ancient Peru by Asian News International
One report is of a gold Moche period body ornament from Peru.
Art theft online by Werner, Louis / Americas (English Edition)
 
 
 
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