Lost Worlds of South America
Season 1
Ep 16. The Sican-Goldsmiths of the Northern Coast
- TV-PG
- November 20, 2012
- 30 min
Contrasting with the ChimĂș, Sican civilization comprised a confederation of equal and independent city-states. Study the apparent Moche influence in Sican pyramid building, elaborate burial styles, and extensive human sacrifice. Observe the unique qualities of Sican art in the mastery of metallurgy and stunning ritual objects in ceramic, gold, and copper.