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Peru History |
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At the same time that Troy was founded and the Sumerians were
building their civilizations, the Norte Chico civilization was rising in
Peru. This civilization is the oldest known in the Americas and reigned
from the 30th century and 18th century BC.
While the Egyptians were building the pyramids at Giza, the Norte Chico
civilization was making architectural advancements of their own. These
achievements would later be perfected by the Inca and cause wonder in
the modern world.
As Peru history marches on we see the rise of the largest empire in
pre-Columbian America; the Inca Empire. While the Renaissance was taking
hold in Europe, the Inca were building Macchu Picchu. That single
architectural achievement would captivate the modern world when it was
discovered in 1911 and became one of the new wonders of the world.
The arrival of Spain
Once again, time moves forward and in 1531 the Spanish conquistadors set
foot on Inca soil. In the next year Francisco Pizarro and his brothers
would christen that soil and by 1535, Lima would be founded. The Spanish
conquest of the Inca, a civilization that ruled for around 300 years,
would be brutally swift and usher in a new era in Peru’s history.
In 1542 the Spanish Crown would establish a Viceroyalty in Peru to
consolidate its new territory and organize its government. This system
of government would last until 1824; almost as long as the Inca Empire
itself. But the people of Peru could only be suppressed for so long.
The ideas of revolution from the Enlightenment built until an open war
for independence broke out in Peru in 1810. This part of Peru history
would last for 14 years until the Peruvians finally emerged victorious
on July 28, 1824.
Modern Peru History
From here, the history of Peru becomes a story of unrest. After winning
their independence, Peruvians would go through 124 years of territorial
disputes and reconstruction. Then in 1948, Peru would become somewhat
stabilized by a military dictatorship.
The country would go through several regime changes by military coup
until finally in 1979, Peru became a democracy. Unfortunately this
transition didn’t end all of Peru’s troubles, but that’s a discussion
for modern day political scientists.
Peru history is rich with cultural growth and emerged around the same
time that the great civilizations of Europe were rising. Pre-Columbian
civilizations made architectural advancements that rival those of
ancient Egypt, yet somehow this land was forgotten in our history books.
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