…the separation of cultural traditions, with different group identities developing as the groups maintained social relations and entered into marriage alliances with neighboring tribes. At the time of the first…
History
…Many material and decorate aspects of the Cabuza culture remained present in later times, such as the spoons and kero cups, although over time these experienced changes in both form…
Organización Social
…two families at a time, except for special circumstances such as whale beachings, when larger groups would gather. Bio-anthropological evidence indicates that the division of labor was based on gender…
Semi-Arid North
…a road network complete with trails and tambos (waystations), redistributed the land, improved local irrigation techniques and introduced new architectural forms. Additionally, they constructed metallurgical centers, introduced new ritual elements…
Settlement patterns
…one to four families, and were built according to how many families were present at the camping place at that time. If the structure was to be used for more…
Culto y Funebria
…Their most important ceremonies included complex ‘rites of passage’ relating to different stages of life. Over time, they adopted certain ritualistic elements from similar ceremonies practiced by neighboring land-based groups….
Patrón de Asentamiento
…These were highly mobile groups that spent most of their lives in their canoes. On land they repeatedly occupied the same sheltered beaches, where over time large middens built…
Environment and Location
…early Holocene, a time of great climatic change, when temperatures rose and the ice from the Pleistocene glaciation melted. As the period wore on, environmental conditions stabilized and have remained…
History
…hunters redirected their subsistence activities to emerging species, which were smaller and faster. This led to some profound changes as they adapted their hunting techniques and weapons. At this time…
Economía
…not clear whether they also raised livestock before the arrival of the Inka, but after that time this practice became a part of local Diaguita economies. The sea also provided…