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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Marpa, located in the Cotahuasi Canyon of southern Peru, is a significant archaeological site that reveals aspects of pre-Hispanic life in the Andes. The site includes the remnants of a town that once thrived in the highlands, with evidence of agricultural innovation through the use of terraces. The strategic location of Marpa along an ancient road underscores its importance in regional trade and communication. This road, initially constructed by the Wari culture between 500 CE and 900 CE, was later utilized and potentially expanded by the Incas. The presence of ancient tombs suggests complex social and religious practices. Despite the lack of extensive excavation, Marpa remains an important testament to the cultural and historical dynamics of the Andean region.
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Burial and Funerary Structures
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