The+Mochica+Civilization+By+Emma+Hall

The Mochica civilization also known as the Moche was a coastal culture. Its located in Trujillo, Peru around 100-300 A.D. The Mochicas are early Chimu and shares lots of similar customs. Its also the oldest civilization in Peru. Agriculture was important to the Moche people. Hunting and fishing was also a way of getting food. Pottery was made into creatures and human figures. They also did metalwork and weaving. Using red and white paint to decorate. Sculpting and painting was a big part in their life. The Moches believed in many Gods. They would sacrifice their own people or the God's to keep there crops healthy. But before killing them they would torture them for weeks. There were also signs of cannibalism in there victims. One of there Gods "Decapitator" was described as a spider God and represented water and air. Worshiping them would help them fishing and stop storms from happening.