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The Tiwanaku civilization thrived around Lake Titicaca from 300 CE to 1100 CE, known for its profound agricultural innovations and impressive stone architecture. The intricate constructions of Tiwanaku, particularly the Gateway of the Sun, reveal insights into their spiritual life and engineering capabilities, contributing significantly to Andean cultural heritage.
The Complexity of Trade: The Maya and the Aztec
As prominent Mesoamerican civilizations, the Maya and Aztec cultures demonstrate the peak of artistic and architectural achievements in the region. The intricate bureaucracies and vast trade networks of these societies facilitated the movement of goods and ideas, affecting cultural continuity across generations.