JOURNAL ARTICLE

VICHAMA, PERU.

  • Published In: Archaeology, 2025, v. 78, n. 4. P. 20 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the archaeological site of Vichama in northern Peru, which features clay reliefs of humans and human-animal hybrids, indicative of the Caral civilization that inhabited the area between 1800 and 1500 B.C. Excavations led by Ruth Shady Solís have revealed five pyramidal structures likely used for religious and administrative purposes, alongside residential buildings and various artifacts. The reliefs, which include unusual depictions of emaciated figures and amphibian-like beings, may relate to rain rituals, reflecting the community's agricultural practices during periods of drought. Vichama, located near wetlands and ecological reserves, is accessible to visitors seeking to explore its unique cultural heritage. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Archaeology. 2025/07, Vol. 78, Issue 4, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Anthropology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-8113
  • Accession Number:185265685
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