Ancient Peruvian societies like the Chavín (c. 900–200 BCE), Moche (c. 100–800 CE), and Inca (c. 1438–1533 CE) were indeed master builders and artists. They engineered massive adobe complexes like the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna and granite cities like Machu Picchu, constructing without mortar yet achieving seismic resistance. Their art, from intricate textiles to hyper-realistic ceramics, served religious and state purposes, documenting deities, rituals, and even individual portraits. These ach