2. Presented by: Javier Johnston

3. The legend said: Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo emerged from the waters of Lake Titicaca to found the Inca Empire

4. Machu Piccu was believed to be a royal retreat for, well royalty. Its were the Incas raised their kingdom, and then were destroyed by conquistadors.

5. The Paracas culture was an important Andean society.Recogni zed for their textiles,

6. Trepanation and Craniotomy was a common practice in this Culture, not only for medical reasons but for religion too

7. Paracas Mummies Mummy boundless were buried in a large underground Necropolis, they were placed in a seating position and covered with cotton cloth and decorated fabrics in a basket

8. Chavin Culture An important factor of the Chavin Culture is its art, metallurgy and textile production. The Tummy is a good example, it is a sacred knife used in sacrifices.

9. Conquer of The Empire Inca Francisco Pizarro set out for the Incas Empire. He quickly captured the emperor, Atahualpa. The Incan people paid a huge ransom in silver and gold and jewels but he was still killed.

10. Tupac Amaru In 1780, a revolt against the Spanish was lead by Tupac Amaru, who claimed to be descended of the last Incas. The revolt failed.

11. 1921 General Don Jose de San Martin captures Lima from Spanish and proclaims Peru independent

12. Creation of the Peruvian Flag When General Jose de San Martin was resting in front of Pisco beach, he saw a flock of Flamingos and they were the inspiration for the colors and design of the flag.

13. The Coast

15. The Nazca Lines They are a series of geoglyphs, hundreds of individual figures, is unknown their purpose, but some explanation include: irrigation schemes, giant astronomical calendars or landing for spaceships.

16. The Andes

17. Titicaca Lake Is located in the Andes, by volume of water it is the largest lake in South America

18. Arequipa

19. The Rainforest

20. Amazon River Is the largest river in the world

21. Folkloric Dances Marinera Dance Is a dance dedicated to courtship and love, is dance in all regions of Peru acquiring its own forms base on the location

22. Festejo Is a sensual dance of rhythmical nature and happy pace, narrate happy moments, suffering and sorrows of the black race. They use the “cajon”

23. Huayno Is the most popular musical expression of the highland region of Peru.This dance originated in the Inca Empire which survive the Spanish colonization and maintains its popularity to this days

24. And now……. The best part :)

25. Food - Ceviche

26. Causa

27. Lomo Saltado

28. Juanes

29. Picarones