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Chimú: Great Walled City of Chan Chan
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    Overview: Chapter 9
    Overview: Chapter 9
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    See How Ancient Past and Present Meet in This Coastal Town
    See How Ancient Past and Present Meet in This Coastal Town
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    A Rare Offering to the Underworld
    A Rare Offering to the Underworld
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    Chimú Compounds
    Chimú Compounds
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    Artisanal Gold
    Artisanal Gold
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    Inca Takeover
    Inca Takeover
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    Funerary Attire
    Funerary Attire
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    Chimú Chamber of Musicians
    Chimú Chamber of Musicians
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    Andean Jewels and Grave Goods
    Andean Jewels and Grave Goods
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Artisanal Gold

The Chimú produced artisanal gold embossed with intricate designs. Soon after the Inca conquered the Chimú, Spaniards came seeking gold. What they collected, they melted down into ingots, or blocks, ignoring and destroying the detailed artwork.
The Chimú produced artisanal gold embossed with intricate designs. Soon after the Inca conquered the Chimú, Spaniards came seeking gold. What they collected, they melted down into ingots, or blocks, ignoring and destroying the detailed artwork.

Text Source: Stuart, George E. Ancient Pioneers: The First Americans. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, 2001. National Geographic Virtual Library.
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