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Cupisnique to Salinar-Elite Rulers and War

With the waning of Chav'n’s culture, striking new elements appear in the region’s archaeological record. Here, encounter the Salinar culture, a new settlement pattern showing no ceremonial architecture and the first “elite” housing. Examine the evidence of defensive citadels and what may have triggered warfare and emerging social hierarchy.

English
  • Originally Aired November 20, 2012
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 24, 2021 by
    blueflinko
  • Modified December 23, 2022 by
    RicaRaducanu