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Published In: Archaeology, 2026, v. 79, n. 2. P. 46 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: WEISS, DANIEL 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the Band of Holes, a mile-long array of circular depressions located in the Pisco Valley of southern Peru, which has puzzled researchers regarding its origins and purpose. Initially attributed to the Inca, recent research by archaeologists suggests that the site was created by the earlier Chincha Kingdom, likely serving as a marketplace for trade and tribute collection. The depressions, which number approximately 5,200, may have been used to store goods, with evidence of agricultural products found in soil samples. The layout of the holes exhibits mathematical precision, hinting at a complex system of exchange that predated Inca control in the region. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Archaeology. 2026/03, Vol. 79, Issue 2, p46
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Military History and Science
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:0003-8113
- Accession Number:191096981
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