El Qhapaq Ñan en los Altos de Arica: Columna Vertebral del Poblamiento Prehispanico Tardío, Norte de Chile

A study of the Qhapaq Ñan, or Inca Road, in the Altos de Arica region reveals its significant antiquity predating the Tawantinsuyo Empire. This research highlights the road's role as a crucial link in late pre-Hispanic settlement networks, emphasizing its strategic importance in connecting diverse landscapes, including desert routes and associated settlements. The analysis focuses on the road's engineering complexity and cultural significance, demonstrating how it facilitated commerce, idea transmission, and territorial control. By examining the route's relationship with other pathways and settlements, the study underscores its foundational role in shaping Andean civilization. This work contributes to a deeper understanding of the Qhapaq Ñan's broader impact on cultural interactions and landscape integration in northern Chile.

Muñoz, I. (2017). EL QHAPAQ ÑAN EN LOS ALTOS DE ARICA: COLUMNA VERTEBRAL DEL POBLAMIENTO PREHISPANICO TARDÍO, NORTE DE CHILE. Boletín Del Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, 22(2), 115–132. https://doi.org/10.4067/s0718-68942017000200115