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
About
Tastil is a significant archaeological site located near Santa Rosa de Tastil, Argentina, known for its impressive sandstone construction without the use of mortar. The site, built by the Atacameño people, was a thriving town in the 15th century with over 2,000 inhabitants across 400 households. Its complex layout featured labyrinthine streets, catacombs, plazas, and a central square organized around a sacred stone, known as a wanka. Tastil's economy was based on quinoa, maize, and llama husbandry. Despite its prosperity, the town faced a siege from the Inca Empire, marking a significant historical event. Rediscovered in 1903, Tastil offers insights into pre-Inca civilizations in the Andean region and their urban planning and cultural practices.
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
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