Organization

The Mochica created a very hierarchical society which was dominated by a ruling elite that concentrated political, military and economical power.

The power of the elite was based on a structured and rigid set of ritual ceremonies, the most important of which were undoubtedly human sacrifices. Very few times women took major roles in the rituals, with the exception of the priestess who prepared the prisoners and presented the cup with the blood of the victim.

Under the elite were the managers and craftsmen, and at the bottom of the social pyramid were the farmers.

Señor Mochica

Guerrero

Noble

Artesano