Wila Wilani (Tacna)
Peru

Wila Wilani (Tacna)

Rock art site with camelid hunting scenes.

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Wila Wilani is an archaeological site in the Tacna Region of Peru, distinguished by its rock art. The site is characterized by its vivid depictions of hunting scenes, primarily featuring camelids, which are native to the Andean region. The art is indicative of the practices and possibly the beliefs of the people who inhabited the area during the Late Post-Classical Period, which spans from 1000 CE to 1500 CE. This suggests a community engaged in hunting and possibly trade or domestication of camelids. The site provides valuable insights into the artistic expressions and daily life of the indigenous populations of pre-Columbian South America.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Camelid Hunting Scenes

1000 CE - 1500 CE

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Artistic and Decorative Features

Cave PaintingsPetroglyphs
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Country

Peru

Coordinates

-17.86° N, -69.92° E