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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El Fuerte de Samaipata is a significant archaeological site in Bolivia that encapsulates a blend of cultures, including Chané, Inca, and Spanish influences. Situated in the eastern foothills of the Andes, the site served multiple functions, including religious, ceremonial, and residential purposes. It features a large carved rock used for rituals, Inca plazas, niches for priests, and Spanish structures. The site reflects a timeline of occupation beginning with the Chané people around 300 CE, followed by Inca incorporation in the late 15th century, and later Spanish settlement in the 17th century. The fort's strategic location made it an important administrative and ceremonial center, despite frequent raids by Guarani warriors.
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