This article is about the ancient civilization. For the district in Trujillo Province, see Moche District. For its capital city, see Moche, Trujillo.
Not to be confused with Mochica language.
Moche culture
Moche
100–700
A map of Moche cultural influence
Status
Culturally united independent polities
Capital
Moche[1]
Common languages
unknown
Religion
Polytheist
Historical era
Early Intermediate
• Established
100
• Disestablished
700
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Chavín culture
Wari culture
Today part of
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The Moche civilization (Spanish pronunciation:[ˈmotʃe]; alternatively, the Moche culture or the Early, Pre- or Proto-Chimú) flourished in northern Peru with its capital near present-day Moche, Trujillo, Peru[1][2] from about 100 to 700 AD during the Regional Development Epoch. While this issue is the subject of some debate, many scholars contend that the Moche were not politically organized as a monolithic empire or state. Rather, they were likely a group of autonomous polities that shared a common culture, as seen in the rich iconography and monumental architecture that survives today.
^ abCardenas, Maritza, ed. (11 September 2009). "Huacas del Sol y de la Luna – Capital de la Cultura-Moche" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2012-03-29.
^"Las Huacas del Sol y de a Luna". Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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