Chimor
(noun)
The long swath of land along the northern coast of Peru that was ruled by the Chimú elite.
Examples of Chimor in the following topics:
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Chimú
- Similarly, archaeological evidence suggests Chimor, the large coastal swath of land inhabited by Chimú culture, grew out of the remnants of Moche culture.
- This bureaucratic center imported raw materials from across Chimor, which were then processed into prestige goods by highly skilled artisans.
- Shrines (called huacas) developed in each district across Chimor, dedicated to an associated legend, deity, or cult of belief, depending on the region.