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Tiwanaku: The Great Empire of Lake Titicaca
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    Overview: Chapter 07
    Overview: Chapter 07
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    Tiwanaku Capital
    Tiwanaku Capital
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    Neighboring Rival
    Neighboring Rival
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    Mind-Altering Substances Found in Mummies
    Mind-Altering Substances Found in Mummies
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    Head Binding
    Head Binding
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    Altering Course
    Altering Course
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    Pilgrimage to Pumapunku
    Pilgrimage to Pumapunku
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    Cutting Edge of Architecture
    Cutting Edge of Architecture
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    Celebratory Sacrifices
    Celebratory Sacrifices
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    Gateway of the Sun
    Gateway of the Sun
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    Pumapunku Temple: Ellis Island of the Tiwanaku
    Pumapunku Temple: Ellis Island of the Tiwanaku
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    The Lasting Influence of the Tiwanaku
    The Lasting Influence of the Tiwanaku
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Tiwanaku Capital

The site of Tiwanaku wraps around Lake Titicaca and is revered for its impressive stone architecture and art. The city includes pyramids, sunken plazas, and masonry construction.
The site of Tiwanaku wraps around Lake Titicaca and is revered for its impressive stone architecture and art. The city includes pyramids, sunken plazas, and masonry construction.

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