History
For some archaeologists, chanca society is a step backwards from the point of view of urban progression, as compared with the Wari culture. Their settlement pattern was the most widespread of small villages (about 100 houses). Other scholars believe, however, that the Chancas had large populations. The burials are of two types: some in mausoleums, and other simply on the ground. There are also burials made in caves or rock shelters.
They were not rivals of the Incas because they submitted peacefully to the Quechua of Cusco, losing their influence to their "older brothers" the Parkos or Hanan Chankas. (?) The towns of Soras and Rucanas were valiant and clearly warriors.
They were characterized as farmers. Their god was the feline deity, they painted their faces and screamed when fighting, and they carried the mummy of their grandparents on their shoulders. Chancas remained cohesive and managed to develop a major regional lordship which reached its height in the 13th century.
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