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.
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c. 1100 - 1470The Chimu civilization flourishes in northern coastal Peru.
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c. 1375Under the rulership of Nancinpinco the Chimu conquer the Lambayeque civilization.
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c. 1400Under the rulership of Minchancaman the Chimu Empire reaches its greatest extent.
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c. 1470The Incas conquer the Chimu civilization based at Chan Chan.
