Informe de las posibles capacochas del asentamiento arqueológico de Choquepujio, Cusco, Perú

Archaeological evidence from the site of Choquepujio, Cusco, Peru, reveals a probable Inca 'capacocha' ritual involving child sacrifices. The study identifies two monumental temple complexes (A and B) from the Late Intermediate Period, with Group A containing burials of children accompanied by extensive offerings. These findings align with historical accounts of capacocha rituals and share striking parallels with high-altitude Andean sacrificial practices. Radiocarbon dating and artifact analysis support the conclusion that these sacrifices occurred during Inca control over the Lucre basin, suggesting continued sacred significance despite shifts in political power.

Gibaja Oviedo, A. M., McEwan, G. F., Chatfield, M., & Andrushko, V. (2014). Informe de las posibles capacochas del asentamiento arqueológico de Choquepujio, Cusco, Perú. Ñawpa Pacha, 34(2), 147–175. https://doi.org/10.1179/0077629714z.00000000019