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
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Kuntur Amaya is a significant archaeological site located in the La Paz Department of Bolivia, within the Aroma Province. The site is renowned for its burial towers, known as chullpas, which are characteristic of the region's funerary practices during the Late Post-Classical Period. These chullpas serve as markers of the cultural and mortuary practices of the indigenous populations that inhabited the area. Kuntur Amaya's designation as a National Monument highlights its importance in understanding the pre-Columbian history and archaeological heritage of Bolivia. The site offers valuable insights into the social and ceremonial aspects of the societies that constructed and used these structures for burial purposes.
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