World Heritage Site:
Sacred City of Caral-Supe
Publication Year:
2024
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHE0C73477D87
Summary
A groundbreaking study reveals the convergence of spiritual-energetic and material-technological components across seven ancient Andean cultures spanning from 35–40 million years BC to 700 AD, including Paleolithic, lithic, Chavin, Karal, Nazca, and Vicus. This finding challenges traditional narratives by demonstrating a consistent pattern of social communication that persisted through millennia in Peru's history. The research utilized innovative methods such as quantum chronos analysis, social engineering modeling, and the theory of cumulative culture to decode and classify forms and types of social communication from archaeological artifacts. By applying a holistic approach, the study not only identified specific features unique to each culture but also established a model for future analyses of ancient communication systems.
Citation
Kholod, O. (2024). Basic forms and types of social communications seven Andean cultures of Peru (the period from 35–40 million years BC to 700 AD). Social Communications: Theory and Practice, 16(2), 10–59. https://doi.org/10.51423/2524-0471-2024-16-2-1