Reconstructing Inca Socioeconomic Organization through Biography Analyses of Residential Houses and Workshops of Pucara De Tilcara (Quebrada De Humahuaca, Argentine)

A new analysis of residential houses and workshops at Pucara de Tilcara, a key Inca site in Quebrada de Humahuaca (Argentina), reveals intricate patterns of socioeconomic organization. By applying biographical analyses—tracking the life histories of structures through their construction, use, and abandonment—the study uncovers how the Inca adapted pre-existing Tiwanaku traditions to their own administrative needs. This approach highlights the dynamic interplay between indigenous practices and Inca governance, offering a nuanced understanding of how large-scale societies managed labor, resources, and cultural continuity in the region.

Otero, C., & Tarragó, M. N. (2017). Reconstructing Inca Socioeconomic Organization through Biography Analyses of Residential Houses and Workshops of Pucara De Tilcara (Quebrada De Humahuaca, Argentine). Journal of Anthropology and Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.15640/jaa.v5n1a6