camelids

Examples of camelids in the following topics:

• The Chavín Civilization

  • The Chavín people domesticated camelids, such as llamas, which were used as pack animals, and for fiber and meat.
  • The Chavin produced ch'arki, or llama jerky, which was commonly traded by camelid herders and was the main economic resource for the Chavín people.

• The Inca People

  • Alongside vegetables, the Inca supplemented their diet with fish, guinea pigs, camelid meat, and wild fowl.