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Event war Americas

Chimú–Inca War

1462 CE – 1470 CE

The Inca conquered the Chimú Empire, the second-largest state in pre-Columbian South America, by diverting their water supply — a brilliant feat of military engineering.

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Conflict · Americas

Chimú–Inca War

1462 CE – 1470 CE

The Inca conquered the Chimú Empire, the second-largest state in pre-Columbian South America, by diverting their water supply — a brilliant feat of military engineering.

Standing in 1462 CE

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Holy Roman Empire Polity · Europe 962 CE – 1806 CE Hindu kingdoms Polity · South Asia 500 BCE – 1715 CE Maya chiefdoms and states Polity · Americas 2000 BCE – 1521 CE Great Wall of China Landmark · East Asia 700 BCE – still standing Petra Landmark · Middle East 300 BCE – still standing Abu Simbel Landmark · Middle East 1264 BCE – still standing

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