Violence indicators in Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina: The Regional Development Period from a regional perspective

A high frequency of interpersonal violence-related trauma was identified among populations from Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina, during the Late Regional Development Period (1250–1430 AD). Bioarchaeological analysis of 153 skulls from three sites—Los Amarillos, La Huerta, and Yacoraite—revealed that most injuries were antemortem, indicating survivors. Violence affected both men and women equally across age groups but varied geographically, with the highest trauma frequency at Yacoraite and trophy skulls predominantly found at La Huerta. Nonparametric statistical tests confirmed these differences, providing evidence of social conflict during this period.

Seldes, V., & Botta, F. N. (2014). Violence indicators in Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina: The Regional Development Period from a regional perspective. Anthropological Review, 77(1), 87–109. https://doi.org/10.2478/anre-2014-0008