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Research carried out in the Carangas region of highland Bolivia has identified a surprising concentration of pre-Hispanic religious sites, which are linked both to ancient Andean cults of wak'a (sacred… Click to show full abstract
Research carried out in the Carangas region of highland Bolivia has identified a surprising concentration of pre-Hispanic religious sites, which are linked both to ancient Andean cults of wak'a (sacred mountains, tutelary hills and mummified ancestors) and to the Incan settlement of the region. Of these sites, one ceremonial centre stands out for its unprecedented characteristics for the Andes.
Keywords:
hispanic religious;
bolivia;
pre hispanic;
religious landscape;
arid andean;
landscape arid
Journal Title: Antiquity
Year Published: 2023
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Journal Title: Antiquity
Year Published: 2023
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