Ancient Civilization of the Andes

An exhibition of truly epic scale, the National Museum of Nature and Science's look at ancient Andean culture covers a whopping 15,000 years, nine distinct civilisations and a geographical area that corresponds to most of the western side of South America. Said civilisations range from the prehistorical settlers of Caral in modern-day Peru to the Incas, who ruled over a mountainous empire from the 13th to the mid-16th century before being conquered by the Spanish. Split into ten chronological sections, the display also highlights the creators of the famed Nazca Lines and displays artistic masterpieces from across the Andes, including golden masks and accessories, ceramics and clothing.