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This 24-word Spanish-language word search explores the Paracas necropolis of ancient Peru for high school students. Hidden words span textile arts (bordado, policromia, algodón), burial practices (momia, posición fetal, ofrenda), and artifacts (cerámica, zapallo, asa puente), reflecting Paracas culture's sophisticated craftsmanship and social hierarchy. Use it in a Spanish class during a pre-Columbian history unit, an archaeology course, or adapt it as a template for other Andean civilizations.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Archaeology
Grade Level:
9th – 12th Grades
Updated October 2025

Word List

  • PARACAS
  • NECROPOLIS
  • WARIKAYAN
  • FARDOFUNERARIO
  • MANTOCEREMONIAL
  • TEXTILERA
  • BORDADO
  • POLICROMIA
  • ALGODON
  • CAMELIDO
  • LLAMA
  • ALPACA
  • PLUMAS
  • CRANEOTREPANADO
  • MOMIA
  • POSICIONFETAL
  • OFRENDA
  • AJUAR
  • CERAMICA
  • ASAPUENTE
  • DOBLEPICO
  • ZAPALLO
  • JERARQUIA
  • CLASEGUERRERA

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