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
About
Kuhikugu, nestled within the Amazon Rainforest at the headwaters of the Xingu River, is a remarkable archaeological complex encompassing around 20 towns and villages. The site is significant for its extensive planning and infrastructure that includes horizontal monuments, defensive moats and ditches, and an intricate network of roads and bridges. These features suggest a sophisticated society capable of supporting a population of up to 50,000 people. Inhabited for approximately a millennium, Kuhikugu's civilization experienced a decline likely caused by diseases introduced by Europeans, leading to its abandonment. Today, the site remains an important testament to the complex societies that flourished in the Amazon prior to European contact.
Gallery
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Archaeological Features
Explore the unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's archaeological history
Plan Your Visit
Details
- Country
- Brazil
- Source
- Wikipedia