Espacios rituales y cultura material en un sitio arqueológico Humahuaca- Inca (Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina)

Archaeological evidence from the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina, reveals that Inca material culture persisted even during periods of Spanish influence. The study analyzed burial practices and mortuary offerings at Esquina de Huajra, a Humahuaca-Inca settlement, showing that secondary interments, ossuaries, and primary burials in vessels were common. Notable findings included the presence of bird crania and pigments (red, yellow, green, orange, and blue) among grave goods. This suggests that Inca lifestyle and social structures remained largely intact despite Spanish encroachment, indicating the resilience of preexisting interaction networks.

Cremonte, M. B., & Gheggi, M. S. (2012). Espacios rituales y cultura material en un sitio arqueológico Humahuaca- Inca (Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina). Revista Española de Antropología Americana, 42(1). https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_reaa.2012.v42.n1.38633