Peru’s history to the world
To explore the history of Peru is to explore a vast and complex cultural tapestry woven over millennia. From the first human settlements in the region more than 12,000 years ago to the complex civilizations that flourished in the Andes, Peruvian history is distinguished by its richness and diversity. As we study the various stages of this millennia-long history, we can appreciate how they intertwine with contemporary global developments.
The history of the civilizations that have emerged in the Peruvian territory over the centuries have left an indelible mark on world history. From the enigmatic Caral culture, the Chavin, Moche, through the Nazca and the mother civilization of the Wari, whose achievements in architecture and art were precursors of the Andean cultural identity, to the splendorous Inca Empire, which dominated vast extensions of the continent with unparalleled administrative organization and engineering, each period has contributed its own unique narrative to the global cultural mosaic.