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Punjabi Culture
Culture of the Punjab region shaped by Indic, Islamic, Sikh, and frontier influences.
Punt Culture
Ancient Red Sea trading region known from Egyptian records.
Pur�pecha Civilization
West Mexican state and culture that resisted Mexica expansion.
Pyu City-States
Early urban Buddhist cultures of Myanmar.
Qin Civilization
Short-lived but foundational imperial Chinese dynasty.
Qing Civilization
Manchu-ruled imperial Chinese dynasty and final dynasty of China.
Québécois Culture
Francophone North American culture centred on Quebec.
Quechua Culture
Andean Indigenous culture and language community with Inca and modern continuity.
Quimbaya Culture
Colombian culture known for sophisticated goldwork.
Rajput Culture
Northwestern Indian warrior-aristocratic culture and regional polities.
Rapa Nui Culture
Polynesian culture of Rapa Nui known for moai statues.
Roman Empire
Imperial Roman civilization spanning the Mediterranean and parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Roman Kingdom
Earliest traditional phase of ancient Rome before the Republic.
Roman Republic
Republican phase of Roman civilization before the imperial monarchy.
Russian Culture
East Slavic and Eurasian culture shaped by Rus, Orthodox, imperial, Soviet, and modern traditions.
Rwandan Kingdom
Great Lakes kingdom and culture in Rwanda.
Ryukyuan Culture
Island culture and kingdom of the Ryukyu archipelago.
Sa Huynh Culture
Iron Age culture of central and southern Vietnam linked to maritime exchange.
Sabaean Civilization
Ancient South Arabian kingdom associated with Marib and incense trade.
Salado Culture
Southwestern North American cultural tradition in the Tonto Basin and surrounding areas.