GUANACO-PROCESSING DURING THE LATE ARCHAIC IN THE SEMI-ARID NORTH OF CHILE: A ZOOARCHAEOLOGICAL AND SPATIAL INTRASITE APPROACH

Here we present the zooarchaeological analysis of guanaco (Lama guanicoe) remains recovered from the Late Archaic occupation in the MAU085 site,located in the Mauro Valley,in the semi-arid north of Chile. The aim of this study is to understand the spatial organization of this hunter-gatherer site mainly focused on animal processing activities. The results suggest a redundant seasonal (non estival) occupation of the site between 3,200 to 2,500 yr BP,showing a marked spatial organization related principally to guanaco processing,transport and disposal activities together with the elaboration and preparation of lithic appropriation artifacts.

Información de Publicación

Autores:

Patricio López

Institución: Universidad de Chile
Facultad: Ciencias Sociales
Unidad: Antropología

Isabel Cartajena

Institución: Universidad de Chile
Facultad: Ciencias Sociales
Unidad: Antropología

Boris Santander

Institución: Universidad Alberto Hurtado
Facultad: Ciencias Sociales
Unidad: Antropología

Daniela Villalón

Alina Sáez

Bárbara Rivera

Revista:

Chungará-Revista de Antropología Chilena

Año:

2016

Mes:

Junio

Lugar:

Arica,Chile

Volumen:

XLVIII

Número:

2

Páginas:

243-258

Url de Publicación:

http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0717-73562016000200005.