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Pre-Columbian South America

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Pre-Columbian South America refers to the time period before Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas. It encompasses various indigenous cultures that existed in South America, such as the Inca, Moche, and Nazca civilizations.

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