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The southeastern Inka frontier against the Chiriguanos: structure and dynamics of the Inka imperial borderlands

Latin American antiquity15 (4) • Published In 2004 • Pages: 389-418

By: Alconini Mujica, Sonia.

Abstract
In this comparison of two protohistoric Inka frontier regions in southern Bolivia, the author argues that rather than establishing a hard line of fortified defenses against local ethnic groups the Inka sought to embedded their outposts in local societies in order to establish a symbiotic relationship. Part of the evidence for this is that although building styles at the sites are Inka, the ceramics reflect local origins. Only the Cuzcotuyo Region of the humid tropical Chaco piedmont is relevant to the Chiriguano.
Subjects
Prehistory
Acculturation and culture contact
Ceramic technology
External relations
culture
Chiriguano
HRAF PubDate
2024
Region
South America
Sub Region
Southern South America
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2023
Field Date
1998-2001
Coverage Date
1463-1536
Coverage Place
eastern Potosí, western and central Chuquisaca, and central Tarija departments, Bolivia
Notes
Sonia Alconini
Includes bibliographical references (p. 415-418)
LCCN
91649207
LCSH
Chiriguano Indians