In the early 600s CE, the Moche elite dissolved, while smaller elites in nearby valleys carried on and _____________.

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The Moche civilization, which thrived in present-day Peru from about 100 to 800 CE, saw its elite class dissolve in the early 600s. Smaller elites in nearby valleys continued for a time but eventually also disappeared, around 750 CE. This decline is attributed to environmental changes and possibly internal unrest, rather than a reassembly or relocation to specific cultural or pilgrimage centers.

In the Early 600s CE, the Moche Elite Dissolved, While