Origins of America’s First Civilization: Caral 🌎
Explore the Caral civilization, the oldest urban society in the Western Hemisphere, and its role in early American history.
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190 views • Mar 26, 2026
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Discover the origins of urban life in the Western Hemisphere. The Norte Chico civilization (also known as Caral-Supe) is the oldest known organized society in the Americas, predating the Olmecs by nearly 2,000 years.
In this deep dive, we break down the latest archaeological findings from Ruth Shady, Jonathan Haas, and Winifred Creamer. We discuss the unique "cotton and anchovy" economy, the mysterious Quipu knot-record system, and the iconic Staff God—the oldest religious icon in the Americas.
In this deep dive, we break down the latest archaeological findings from Ruth Shady, Jonathan Haas, and Winifred Creamer. We discuss the unique "cotton and anchovy" economy, the mysterious Quipu knot-record system, and the iconic Staff God—the oldest religious icon in the Americas.
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Mar 26, 2026
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