Cultura Nariño

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The Nariño culture, also known as the Capulí culture, was an archaeological classification for a group in Pre-Columbian South America on the Andean plain in what is now northern Ecuador and southern Colombia. The culture developed between the 7th and 12th centuries and was known for its intensive commerce and contact with other cultures. The Nariño culture left a strong record through its pottery, which often featured black on dark red designs and anthropomorphic figures. The culture also worked with gold, creating intricate geometric and zoomorphic designs. The people of the Nariño culture were known to have harvested quinoa and raised llamas for agriculture and trade. The culture preceded the Piartal and Tuza cultures in the archaeological record.