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PBS

Moche Death Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Horrific photographs (some computer enhanced) of walls in Moche Temple of the Moon reveal striking similarities to dismembered skeletal remains found nearby. Check link to Gallery to find nine photographs. Video discussion of why humans...
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Other

Prehistory of the Andean Peoples (1998)

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive coverage of South America prehistory. Site and links include enormous photo gallery, essays, and bibliographies for topics such as Chavin, Moche, and Inca cultures, cultural monuments, and migration theories.
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University of California

The Digger: Unlocking Secrets of Moche Culture (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
The work of UCLA archaeologist Christopher Donnan at Moche village of Dos Cabezas reveals artifacts of Moche culture, including social stratification, artistry, and genetic trait of royalty.
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Northern Arizona University

Nau: Moche Foodways Archaeological Project, 1997 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
This project studied the "prehistoric food systems" of the Moche people in order to further understanding of the civilization and its innovations. Learn about the farming advances, eating habits, and daily life of these ancient people of...
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Northern Arizona University

Moche Foodways Archaeological Project: Ciudad De Dios

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about excavations at Ciudad de Dios, a Late Moche farming village. These excavations reveal information on the types of food production and diets of these ancient people.
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Language Crossing: History of Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a brief summary of the history of Peru starting with the Pre-Conquest, going through the Spanish Conquest and Independence and ending with modern times.