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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Checua is a significant preceramic archaeological site located in the Altiplano Cundiboyacense region of Colombia. It provides valuable insights into early human settlement patterns in the Andes, dating back to around 8500 years BP. The site features an open settlement area, transitioning from earlier rock shelter habitation, and contains a rich assemblage of stone and bone tools. Stratigraphic analysis has revealed multiple occupation phases, including evidence of burial practices and diet, which included white-tailed deer and guinea pig. The site has yielded artifacts such as scrapers, perforators, and a bone flute, highlighting the cultural practices of its inhabitants. Checua's findings contribute to our understanding of preceramic lifestyles and the adaptation of early societies to the Andean environment.
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