Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Americas, The
6. Pre-Columbian (American)
7. [Pre-Columbian South American styles and periods]
8. [Pre-Columbian Andean styles and periods]

Narrower term/s

• Chancay
• Chimú
• Chincha
• Huamachuco (Pre-Columbian style)
• Ica
• Inca (culture, general)
• Lambayeque
• Chachapoya
• Chiribaya

Anotations

Scope note:

The sixth of the seven main chronological phases recognized in Andean archaeology, generally dating ca. 1000-1450 CE, following the collapse of Middle Horizon empires, including Tiahuanaco and Huari. During this time distinctive regional cultures emerged along the coast and in highland areas, including the Chimú empire. The political entities that developed during the late Intermediate Period were subsequently conquered by the Inca empire.