Le patrimoine subaquatique du lac Titicaca, Bolivie. Utilisation et perception de l’espace lacustre durant la periode Tiwanaku (500-1150 PCN)

A groundbreaking study reveals that the Tiwanaku culture (500–1150 CE) extensively utilized Lake Titicaca, not just its surrounding lands. Unlike previous research focusing on terrestrial areas, this project employed underwater archaeology to uncover subaqueous ritual practices, particularly ceramic offerings like incensarios, which provide direct evidence of Tiwanaku's relationship with the lake. Findings indicate that the lake was integral to their political, sociocultural, and spiritual landscapes, influencing territorial strategies, subsistence, and symbolic representations. The research highlights how the lake—perceived as a 'inner sea'—shaped mythological beliefs, iconography, and rituals, offering new insights into Tiwanaku's complex interaction with their environment.

(Ed.). (2020). Le patrimoine subaquatique du lac Titicaca, Bolivie. https://doi.org/10.30861/9781407356563