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Moche: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Media added. Oct 19, 2016
Add new Web site: Ancient History Encyclopedia - Moche Civilization. Aug 21, 2015
Media added. Oct 22, 2014
Clarified the period during which the Moche flourished. Oct 22, 2014
Added new Web site: Minnesota State University - Moche. Nov 06, 2007
Article revised and updated. Apr 04, 2006
Article revised. Feb 23, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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