Geoglyphs in the Andean Central Coast: combining digital and traditional survey techniques

A groundbreaking study has uncovered over 113 geoglyphs along the Andean Central Coast, spanning from the Formative period (1800–100 BC) to the Inka period (AD 1470–1532). These findings suggest the existence of meticulously ritualized landscapes, intricately connected with ceramics and road systems. The research employed a combination of digital technology and Remotely Piloted Airborne Systems (RPAS) to locate these sites, offering new insights into the cultural and historical significance of Qhapaq Ñan, the Andean Road System.

Sanchez-Borjas, A., Mesia-Montenegro, C., & Narvaez-Luna, J. (2024). Geoglyphs in the Andean Central Coast: combining digital and traditional survey techniques. Antiquity, 98(402). https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2024.130