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== pre-pottery Andean civilization == | == pre-pottery Andean civilization == | ||
* west-slope of the Andes | * also called "Archaic period" | ||
* changes in elevation within close proximity | * settlements on the west-slope of the Andes | ||
** provided multiple ecological environments | * advantages of the location: | ||
** variety of | ** changes in elevation within close proximity of the ocean | ||
** access to the ocean | *** provided multiple ecological environments | ||
*** variety of plants (each adapted to the different elevation) | |||
*** access to the ocean, especially for fishing | |||
* population growth along three river valleys | * population growth along three river valleys | ||
** Fortaleza, Pativilca, Caral-Supe rivers | ** Fortaleza, Pativilca, Caral-Supe rivers | ||