Chile antes de Chile | Chicha in the Mapocho valley

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Chicha in the Mapocho valley

The Inca State repaid its labourers with great feasts, usually accompanied by an abundant supply of chicha, a fermented corn beverage. Inca aríbalo jugs were perfect for holding chicha, and the many found at archaeological sites in the Santiago basin provide proof of these state-sponsored feasts. The aríbalo jugs, plates and serving dishes shown here display a blend of Inca styles and Aconcagua and Diaguita designs. The latter people were the Incas’ main allies in their conquest of the Central Zone.

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