Chiclayo - History - Pre-Columbian Cultures - Lambayeque Culture

The Lambayeque culture or Sican existed between the years A.D. 700 to A.D. 1375 and occupied the territory of the current-day department of Lambayeque. The area near the current-day city of Chiclayo was part of the Lambayeque civilization.

This culture was formed towards the end of the Moche civilization assimilating much of their knowledge and cultural traditions.

The Lambayeque culture's civilization was divided into three phases or stages:

  • Early stage (700–900)
  • Intermediate stage (900–1100)
  • Late stage (1100–1350)

The Lambayeques excelled in architecture, goldsmithing, and navigating.

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