The petroglyphes of Chichictara, Palpa, Peru: Documentation and interpretation using terrestrial laser scanning and image-based 3D modeling

A comprehensive analysis of the petroglyphs at Chichictara, Palpa, Peru, reveals striking similarities to geoglyphs from the Paracas Period (800–200 B.C.), suggesting these petroglyphs are precursors to the more famous Nasca geoglyphs created during 200 B.C.–650 A.D. The study leverages terrestrial laser scanning and image-based 3D modeling to document and interpret these understudied artifacts, providing a novel framework for understanding early Andean iconography and its evolution.

Fux, P. (2011). The petroglyphes of Chichictara, Palpa, Peru: Documentation and interpretation using terrestrial laser scanning and image-based 3D modeling. Ludwig Reichert Verlag. https://doi.org/10.5167/UZH-171689