Pictografías en Coctaca (Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina)

A recently discovered rock painting at the Coctaca archaeological site (Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina) reveals insights into the advanced agricultural and pastoral practices of its inhabitants. Dating between 1300-1400 CE, the pictographs—depicted in white, red, and black—suggest a strong focus on livestock herding and textile production, particularly through the representation of protective guards. The site's extensive terraces for cultivation, underground silos, and scattered settlement structures further underscore its agricultural dedication. This study highlights the sophisticated socio-economic organization of Coctaca's inhabitants, offering new evidence for their artistic expression and material culture.

Fernandez Distel, A. A. (1983). Pictografías en Coctaca (Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina). INDIANA, Bd. 8 (1983). https://doi.org/10.18441/IND.V8I0.279-294