Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Gran Saposoa is a significant archaeological site located in the Andean cloud forests of the Amazonas region in Peru. It consists of a cluster of ruins attributed to the Chachapoyas culture, characterized by hundreds of round stone structures. These structures are spread across an extensive area and are indicative of domestic and habitation features such as houses and towns, reflecting the societal organization of the Chachapoyas people during the Post-Classical Period, particularly between 500 CE and 1500 CE. Despite claims of discovery in the late 20th century, the site was known to local residents and was not a new find. The site has faced challenges with looting, raising concerns about the protection of archaeological heritage in Peru.
Archaeological Features
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
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- Amazonas Region
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