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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Gruta del Indio, located in Southern Mendoza, Argentina, is a significant archaeological site known for its evidence of human and mega-fauna coexistence. The rock shelter features stratigraphic layers that reveal a sequence of human activity from the Upper Paleolithic to the Neolithic periods. Excavations have unearthed lithic artifacts, charcoal hearths, and evidence of large fauna habitation, including the extinct giant ground sloths. Radiocarbon dating and stratigraphic analyses suggest a timeline of human and fauna interaction spanning from 12,880 to 9,560 years ago. The site also contains sporadic agricultural artifacts, suggesting early farming practices. Pictographs within the shelter depict historical events such as Spanish exploration, illustrating cultural transitions over millennia. Gruta del Indio provides crucial insights into prehistoric life and environmental changes in South America.
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