Refugios naturales asociados al Qhapaq Ñan en el extremo austral del Tawantinsuyu

Research reveals the significance of natural shelters along the Qhapaq Ñan, the Andean Road System, in the southern extreme of the Tawantinsuyu Empire. These refuges served as essential stops for travelers ascending or descending to/from the Cristo Redentor pass. By analyzing chrono-stratigraphic data and archaeological materials—including ceramics, lithics, archaeobotanical, and zooarchaeological samples—the study reconstructs human activities, occupant origins, and the functional roles of these shelters. The findings highlight the adaptability and strategic use of natural landscapes in ancient Andean road networks.

Gasco, A., Durán, V., Winocur, D., García, A., Llano, C., Zonana, I., Zárate, S., Paiva, J., Gordillo, S., González, R., & Barberena, R. (2022). Refugios naturales asociados al Qhapaq Ñan en el extremo austral del Tawantinsuyu. Relaciones, 47(2), 35. https://doi.org/10.24215/18521479e035