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South America's First People
Year
2012
Language
ENGLISH
Duration
30m
Rating
TVPG
Publication Information
The Great Courses
Summary
The earliest evidence of humans in the Americas comes not from North America, but from Chile. Investigate the important Monte Verde site and its view into everyday life 15,000 years ago. Learn also about 'Quilcas' cave art, the astonishing Chinchorro mummies (predating Egypt's), and evidence of early agriculture and trade at Huaca Prieta.