#Chimu culture

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Silver repousse disc, Chimu culture (Peru), 1100-1400 AD

from The Detroit Institute of Arts

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textile

Cultures/periods: Chimu (?) Chancay (?)

Production date: 900-1430

Made in: Peru

Provenience unknown, possibly looted

Textile fragment; cotton plain weave ground with paired warps; camelid supplementary weft patterning; feline figure; cream and black.

British Museum

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The Silver of the Conquistadors

The Spanish conquistadors might have gained a lasting reputation as the great gold-seekers of history, but they were actually far more successful in acquiring silver. Over 100 tons of gold were extracted from the Americas from 1492 to 1560, but the quantity of silver ultimately shipped in the treasure fleets back to Spain dwarfed that figure. By 1600, 25,000 tons of silver had been transported to Spain.

The process of acquiring silver had two phases. First, the conquistadors stole whatever they came across of value, kidnapping and torturing anyone they thought had knowledge of the whereabouts of valuables. The second phase was to investigate the source of the metal, that is to find and expand through forced labour the silver mines American rulers had themselves been exploiting. Mines like Potosí in Bolivia proved to be so lucrative that silver soon far outstripped gold as the most valuable cargo of the Spanish treasure fleets that shipped the resources of the Americas to Europe.

Properties & Supply

Silver was esteemed by many ancient cultures because of its relative softness, which made it easy to work by metalsmiths, and the fact that when polished it gains a lustrous shine. Silver was mined in ancient Mesoamerica and South America and was much valued by the Aztecs, Incas, Moche, Wari, Lambayeque, and Chimu cultures, amongst others.

The Spanish conquistadors arrived in the Americas in the final decade of the 15th century, and they were most interested in finding gold since it was much more valuable than silver – 1 oz of gold bought 11 oz of silver in Amsterdam in the 16th century. Silver was a good second prize, though. The early conquistadors plundered whatever artefacts they could of silver and melted them down to create coinage and bullion bars for ease of transport and sharing out between them. Indigenous people were mercilessly robbed, captured, and tortured to find out where their silver and other valuables were hidden. Countless works of art, often of high religious significance to the indigenous peoples, were lost forever in this ruthless quest for cash. When the silver items ran out, the conquistadors turned their attention to the source: the mines. These they found and further exploited while new mines were also located. Eventually, thanks to the massive yields of the silver mines in Mexico and Bolivia, it was silver and not gold that dominated the meticulously kept pages of Spanish colonial accountants. By 1540, silver made up over 85% of annual precious metal shipments to Spain.

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Gold bead bracelet, Chimu culture (Peru), 900-1470 AD

from Dumbarton Oaks

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la real salida 2.0 🤑🤑

things of peruvian culture: chimu, moche, etc

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☀ cross stitch of a cat , which is about 1000 years old !

A textile fragment was found in Peru. It belongs to the Chimu or Chancay culture (pre-Columbian era X - XV centuries)

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During the 13th century, Peru experienced a period of widespread conflict and instability, with multiple empires vying for control of the region. Amidst this turmoil, one indigenous Andean group, the Chimu, developed a unique solution to ensure the survival of their people and culture: they built biospheres.

Biospheres, also known as huacas in the Quechuan language, were self-sustaining, enclosed environments that supported the growth of plants and animals. They were essentially miniature ecosystems, created by the Chimu to provide a steady food supply and protect against the harsh conditions of their environment.

One of the main reasons for the development of biospheres in Peru during the 1230s was the recurring droughts and famines that plagued the region. These environmental challenges made it difficult for the Chimu to rely solely on traditional farming methods and forced them to seek alternative solutions.

The construction of biospheres required a significant amount of labor and resources, but the Chimu, known for their advanced engineering skills, were able to create these structures using local materials such as adobe bricks and mud. The domed roofs of the biospheres were made from woven reeds, which were waterproof and allowed for proper air circulation.

Inside these enclosed environments, the Chimu cultivated a variety of plants including corn, beans, and quinoa, as well as raised guinea pigs and llamas for a steady meat supply. The biospheres also provided protection against pests and flooding, helping to ensure a stable food supply for the Chimu people.

Aside from their practical function of providing food and protection, biospheres also held cultural and spiritual significance for the Chimu. Many of these structures were built near important religious sites and were seen as offerings to the gods for protection and abundance.

The use of biospheres spread rapidly among the Andean people during this time, and they became an integral part of the Chimu culture. They were vital for the survival of the community, especially during times of war and social upheaval.

The legacy of the Chimu biospheres can still be seen today in the ruins of their ancient cities, such as Chan Chan. Though the structures may no longer be in use, they serve as a reminder of the innovative methods used by this ancient civilization in adapting to their challenging environment.

In conclusion, the biospheres of Peru in the 1230s were a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the Chimu people. They not only provided a solution to the practical challenges of their time, but also served as a symbol of their cultural identity and spiritual beliefs.

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Europe

Hercynia:

Iberia:

Seats of Power: Toledo and the Kingdom of Castille, Abode of Three Faiths

Seats of Power: Santiago de Compostela and the Kingdom of Galicia, Jerusalem of Iberia

Seats of Power: Pamplona, Trifecta of Strife, and Unity

Seats of Power: Oviedo, Raging Embers of Christendom

Nordica:

Italy:

Seats of Power: Venice and the Italian City States, Serenity afloat in Opulence

Balkons:

Seats of Power: Pliska and the First Bulgarian Empire, Contendor of Byzantium

Seats of Power: Preslav and the First Bulgarian Empire, Cradle of Orthodox Slavdom

Seats of Power: Turnovo and Second Bulgarian Empire, The Third Rome

Seats of Power: Constantinople and the Eastern Roman Empire, Crown of the Ecumene

Visegrad:

Seats of Power: Krakow and the Kingdom of Poland, Majesty Ascent in the Plains

Seats of Power: Esztergom and the Kingdom of Hungary, Equestrian Valor imbued with Catholic Glory

Sarmatia:

Seats of Power: Kernave and the Grand Dutchy of Lithuania, Pagan Might of the Balts

Seats of Power: Vilnius and the Grand Dutchy of Lithuania, Mountain of the Iron Wolf

Caucuses:

Seats of Power: Ani and Bagratid Armenia, Where the Angels Nest

Celtic Isles:

Seats of Power: Scone and Medieval Scotland, Throne of Ascension and Sovereignty

Africa

Sahel:

Seats of Power: Timbuktu and the Mali Empire, Mother of Knowledge, Faith, and Wealth

Nile:

Seats of Power: Soba and the Kingdom of Alodia, Verdant Grail of Treasures

Seats of Power: Cairo and the Fatimid Caliphate, Babylon on the Nile

Maghreb:

Seats of Power: Kairouan and Medival North Africa, Mecca of the Magrehb

Guinea:

Seats of Power: Ile Ife and the Medival Yoruba State, Origin of Mankind and All Creation

Swahili Coast:

Seats of Power: Kilwa and the Swahili City States, Merchant Crown of the Coast

Seats of Power: Mogadishu and the Swahili city States, White Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Horn of Africa:

Lake Complex:

South African Plateau:

West Asia:

Arabian Peninsula:

Seats of Power: Medina and the Rashidun Caliphate, Bastion of the Holy Prophet

Levant:

Anatolia:

Iranian Plateau:

Mesopotamia:

Seats of Power: Baghdad and the Abbasid Caliphate, Beating Heart of the Ummah

South Asia:

Indus River Valley:

Ganges River Valley:

Deccan Plateau:

Ghat Coast:

Southeast Asia:

Coastal Lowlands:

Seats of Power: Thang Long and the Dai Viet, Where the Dragon Rises

Seats of Power: Angkor Wat and the Khmer Empire, The Divine Temple City

Shan Plateau:

East Asia:

Tibetan Plateau:

Seats of Power: Lhasa and the Tibetan Empire, Heart of the Supine Demoness

Korean Peninsula:

Manchuria:

Japanese Archipelago:

Seats of Power: Kyoto and Medieval Japan, Tranquility adorned in Flora

Coastal River Basin:

Seats of Power: Chang'an and the Tang Dynasty, City of One Hundred and One Cities

Central Asia:

East Asian Steppe:

Seats of Power: Otuken/Ordubalik and the Gokturk Khaganate, Where All Power and Authority Derives

Shangjing/Lihuangfu: Imperial Splendor of the Half Barbarians

Desert Basin Complex:

Seats of Power: Loulan and the Tocharian Cities, Golden Silk Oasis

Seats of Power: Qocho

Central Asian Mountain Complex:

Turan Basin:

Seats of Power: Merv and the Medival MiddleEast, Rendezvous of Great and Small

North America:

Northeast Woodlands:

Seats of Power: Cahokia and the Mississippian Culture, Spiritual Nucleus of the Great River

Central America:

Seats of Power: Tenochtitlan and the Aztec Empire, Prickled Crown Sprout from Blood

South America:

Andes:

Seats of Power: Chan Chan, Solar Glory of the Chimu

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Precolumbian Gold Chimu Culture, 1000-1400AD TUMI ceremonial knife depicting legendary chief Naym Lap, gold and turquoise in Museo del Oro, Lima, Peru

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Finished my first attempt at embroidery. Based on a Chimú pattern obtained from the embedded post. It's here if you wan to try it yourself. It has the right amount of compleximity for me to want to try embroidering and not give up on it.

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Silver ornament, Chimu culture, Peru, circa 1100 - 1440

from The Dallas Museum of Art

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vase; vessel; whistle

Cultures/periods: Chimu

Production date: 1000-1476

Found: Pacasmayo

Provenience unknown, possibly looted

Double- body and bridge vessel with painting in red, dark brown on cream. One of the bodies represent a Spondylus bivalve shell while the other display the image of a deity with crescent headdress and a body covered with bean-like elements.

British Museum

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Chimu Civilization

The Chimu civilization, otherwise called the kingdom of Chimor, flourished on the northern coast of Peru between the 12th and 15th centuries CE. With their capital at Chan Chan, the Chimu were the largest and most prosperous culture in the Late Intermediate Period and forged the second-largest empire in the history of the ancient Andes. Their architecture, approach to regional governance, and art would also go on to influence their more famous successors, the Incas.

Learn more about Chimu Civilization

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Há Museus em Todos os Lugares: Carnaval

No segundo post da série "Há Museus em Todos os Lugares", vamos falar de Carnaval. Os museus estiveram presentes como tema de enredo de escola de samba mais de uma vez.

Em 2018, a Imperatriz Leopoldinense trouxe em seu samba enredo uma homenagem ao bicentenário do Museu Nacional.

Samba-Enredo 2018 - Uma Noite Real No Museu Nacional

Gira a coroa da majestade Samba de verdade, identidade cultural Imperatriz é o relicário No bicentenário do Museu Nacional

Gira a coroa da majestade Samba de verdade, identidade cultural Imperatriz é o relicário No bicentenário do Museu Nacional

Onde a musa inspira a poesia A cultura irradia o cantar da Imperatriz É um palácio, emoldura a beleza Abrigou a realeza, patrimônio é raiz

Que germinou e floresceu lá na colina A obra-prima viu o meu Brasil nascer No anoitecer dizem que tudo ganha vida Paisagem colorida, deslumbrante de viver

Bailam meteoros e planetas Dinossauros, borboletas Brilham os cristais O canto da cigarra em sintonia Relembrou aqueles dias que não voltarão jamais

Voa tiê, tucano, arara Quero-quero ver onça pintada Os tambores ressoaram, era um ritual de fé Para o rei de Daomé, para o rei de Daomé

Voa tiê, tucano, arara Quero-quero ver onça pintada Os tambores ressoaram, era um ritual de fé Para o rei de Daomé, para o rei de Daomé

A brisa me levou para o Egito Onde um solfejo lindo da cantora de Amon Ecoa sob a Lua e o sereno Perfumando a deusa Vênus sem jamais sair do tom

Marajó, Carajá, Bororó Em cada canto, um herdeiro de Luzia Flautas de chimus e incas Sopram pelas grimpas, linda melodia

A luz dourada do amanhecer As princesas deixam o jardim Os portões se abrem pro lazer Pipas ganham ares, encontros populares Decretam que a Quinta é pra você

Gira a coroa da majestade Samba de verdade, identidade cultural Imperatriz é o relicário No bicentenário do Museu Nacional

Gira a coroa da majestade Samba de verdade, identidade cultural Imperatriz é o relicário No bicentenário do Museu Nacional

No mesmo ano, o tema do enredo da Acadêmicos do Tucuruvi foi "Uma Noite no Museu".

Samba-Enredo 2018 - Uma Noite No Museu

Uma noite no museu você e eu Fazendo história nesse carnaval É show na galeria, meu Tucuruvi Pode aplaudir

Sentindo acelerar o coração A emoção me guia Desbravando as civilizações Somos todos guardiões de Alexandria Faz renascer De belas artes a inspiração A genialidade feita a mão Da Grécia à modernidade Lá onde o passado eternizou Só a ciência revelou

Na luz a explosão (boom) Assim surgiu a vida essência natural É a vida na pré-história encontrei Nessa magia me encantei

Em nome do pai Tempos sombrios, santa inquisição Dá calafrio ver assombração Na era da mitologia É festa na aldeia à luz do luar Na ginga tem ilusão no olhar Madame de cera, a cópia fiel No futebol eterna paixão O folclore é tradição Sou eu imagem do som e beleza Salve a língua portuguesa Meu samba é Brasil

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1975?

1975: time travel!

This is under the no butterfly effect assumption and that I will not affect history in any way, shape, or form. Also I’m assuming that this is just a visit to learn stuff because I don’t actually want to stuck there for an extended period of time. I’m a big fan of modern medicine. I’m also assuming I’ll speak the languages.

I would love to know more of the time they were painting the Lascaux caves and the context around it and other painted caves.

Also the Scythians, knowing more about that culture.

The height of the Minoans at Knossos.

Stonehenge and the reason for its construction. Same with the Uffington Horse.

This is a dark one but knowing the lead up to the mass child sacrifices in Peru by the Chimu people. Archaeologists are confident it was to stop the rain but to be a fly on the wall when those decisions were made. I’d definitely want to leave before it started. (Yes in an ideal situation I would save the kids but I already put the no butterfly effect rule into place. Plus I don’t think a random white woman showing up would change their minds about the god’s control over the weather.)

Eleusinian Mysteries I don’t particularly want to take part because part of it may be an LSD orgy and I’m not comfortable with that. But again, I just wanna know all the facts.

Literally any prehistoric time where we don’t have writing or oral history and have to make guesses based on archaeological evidence. Just to know the truth would be amazing. I just want to know all the things.

I put a lot of thought into this one. 😬. I loved the question Nony!! 🙂

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