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  1. britannica.com

    history of Peru, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Peru from the time of the Inca empire. Located in western South America, Peru is essentially a tropical country, with its northern tip nearly touching the Equator.Its name is derived from a Quechua word implying land of abundance, a reference to the economic wealth produced by the rich and highly organized Inca ...
  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Pages in category "History of Peru by topic" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. D. Demographic history of Peru This page was last edited on 8 September 2018, at 07:22 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...
  3. britannica.com

    7 days agoPeru, country in western South America. Except for the Lake Titicaca basin in the southeast, its borders lie in sparsely populated zones. Peru has a great diversity of climates, ways of life, and economic activities. The capital is Lima. Learn more about the country, including its history, geography, and culture.
  4. en.wikipedia.org

    The history of Peru spans 15 millennia, [1] extending back through several stages of cultural development along the country's desert coastline and in the Andes mountains. Peru's coast was home to the Norte Chico civilization, the oldest civilization in the Americas and one of the six cradles of civilization in the world. When the Spanish arrived in the sixteenth century, Peru was the homeland ...
  5. en.wikipedia.org

    An enlargeable map of Peru. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Peru: . Peru - country located in western South America, on the Pacific Coast, north of Chile. Peruvian territory was home to several ancient cultures.Ranging from the Norte Chico civilization in the 32nd century BC, the oldest civilization in the Americas and one of the five cradles of ...
  6. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 15, 2024Peru, a country in western South America, has a rich and diverse history influenced by its indigenous cultures, Spanish colonization, and its journey to modern nationhood.. Pre-Columbian Period Early Civilizations: Peru's history dates back thousands of years, with early civilizations such as the Norte Chico, which is one of the oldest known societies in the Americas, flourishing around 3000 BC.
  7. discover-peru.org

    ca 1200 - Chavin, the first culture developed in Peru.The people of Chavin built one of Peru's earlier temples in Chavin de Huantar. ca 200 - The Nazca culture thrived in the Nazca Valley. Nazca are best known for its lines and drawings of animals, know as the Nazca Lines, which cover a large area of the desert outside the towns of Nazca and Palpa.
  8. britannica.com

    History of Peru - Peru from 1884 to 1930: Expenditures for the war, and the consequent loss of revenue from the nitrate fields, created the possibility of imminent bankruptcy. To avert this disaster, the Civilian regime accepted in 1889 a plan proposed by the bondholders for handling the debt. The Peruvian Corporation, representing the creditors, with headquarters in London, was to control the ...
  9. history-maps.com

    Jan 19, 2025Peru's history begins with its ancient inhabitants, who settled the region over 14,000 years ago. Initially, they were hunters and gatherers, as evidenced by tools and remains found in caves such as Pachacamac, Telarmachay, and Lauricocha. [1] These early communities gradually transitioned to a sedentary lifestyle around 7000 BCE, marked by the cultivation of crops such as cotton and gourds ...
  10. familysearch.org

    The Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century and established a Viceroyalty that encompassed most of its South American colonies, with its capital in Lima. Peru formally proclaimed independence in 1821, and following the military campaigns of José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar, and the decisive battle of Ayacucho, Peru secured independence in 1824. In the ensuing years, the ...
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