Paracas culture

The Paracas culture thrived along Peru’s southern coast from around 800 BCE to 200 BCE. Known for their advanced textiles, they created intricate embroidered fabrics and complex designs. They were skilled in ceramic work and mummification, with elaborate funeral practices indicating beliefs in an afterlife. The Paracas people also developed early irrigation techniques to support agriculture. Their culture is especially famous for the Paracas Candelabra, a large geoglyph on the desert landscape, and their textiles are considered some of the finest in ancient America. Overall, they were a sophisticated society with remarkable artistic and cultural achievements.