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The Nazca civilization begins to flourish. The Nazca are known for their complex textiles and ceramics.
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The Paracas civilization collapses.
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The Chavin civilization collapses.
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The Huari civilization begins to form in the area.
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The Paracas civilization begins to form.
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The Chavin civilization begins to form in the northern Andes highlands.
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The Chavin build the city and temple of Chavin de Huantar. It is located around 160 miles north of where Lima, Peru is today.
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Around this time people in the region began farming. They grew potatoes, corn, cotton, and other crops. They also started forming villages.