The Chimu Empire of Ancient Peru: The history of Chan Chan and the coastal Andean civilization before the Inca conquest

On the dry northern coast of Peru, between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, the Chimu built a powerful empire centered on the magnificent adobe city of Chan Chan. From this desert capital, their rulers controlled valleys, canals, artisans, trade routes, and sacred ceremonies. Their world was shaped by the sea, the Moon, skilled metalworkers, farmers, fishermen, and the constant need to bring water into a harsh landscape.

The Chimu Empire of Ancient Peru tells the history of Chan Chan and the coastal Andean civilization that ruled before the Inca conquest. It follows the rise of Chimu power, the building of one of the largest adobe cities in the ancient world, the daily lives of ordinary people, the wealth of Chimu artisans, and the sacred traditions that gave meaning to royal authority.

Inside, you will learn about:

• The desert coast of ancient Peru and the rivers that made life possible
• The rise of the Chimu rulers and their powerful capital of Chan Chan
• Farmers, fishermen, artisans, families, and daily life in the Chimu world
• Gold, silver, ceramics, textiles, and the art of a coastal empire
• Sacred beliefs connected to the sea, the Moon, ancestors, and royal power
• Expansion, warfare, and the growing pressure from the Inca Empire
• The fall of Chan Chan and the lasting legacy of the Chimu civilization

This book is ideal for readers interested in ancient Peru, Andean civilization, pre Inca history, Chan Chan, South American archaeology, and the rise and fall of forgotten empires.