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
Santa Ana (La Florida) is a significant archaeological site located in the highlands of Ecuador, dating back to as early as 3500 BCE. Situated in the Palanda Canton, this site is a key representative of the Mayo-Chinchipe culture, which spanned regions in present-day Ecuador and Peru. Among the notable discoveries are a village with a central sunken plaza and a temple with a spiral configuration, indicative of complex societal and religious practices. The site also revealed evidence of early cacao use, marking it as the earliest known location for cacao consumption in the Americas. Artifacts such as fine ceramics, polished stone bowls, and greenstone offerings highlight the site's cultural and trade significance. Santa Ana (La Florida) provides crucial insights into early Formative Period societies in the Andean region.
Archaeological Features
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Miscellaneous Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
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Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Food Production and Processing Features
Historical Timeline
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