Evidencia de uso del perro (Canis lupus familiaris) en un contexto ritual (Tiwanaku, Bolivia)

Archaeofaunal analysis of canine remains from the Mollo Kontu mound in Tiwanaku's civic center reveals strong evidence that dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) played ritual, symbolic, and affective roles within 10th-century AD Tiwanaku society. The study identified blunt force trauma and strategic cuts on the dog's skeleton, along with its age group and burial position, suggesting intentional ritual practices. This finding contributes to a limited body of research on the ritual use of animals in Bolivian archaeology, expanding our understanding of the cultural significance of dogs beyond their economic role.

Mendoza España, V. V. (2015). Evidencia de uso del perro (Canis lupus familiaris) en un contexto ritual (Tiwanaku, Bolivia). Revista Chilena de Antropología, 0(30). https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-1472.2014.36281