Resumen

HAMMOND, Heidi; ZILIO, Leandro  y  CASTRO, Alicia. Distribución, emplazamiento y procesos de formación del registro arqueológico en Punta Medanosa, costa norte de Santa Cruz. Intersecciones antropol. [online]. 2016, vol.17, suppl.2, pp.61-74. ISSN 1850-373X.

Results of geoarchaeological and spatial analysis of shell middens and chenque burial structures in the locality of Punta Medanosa, northern coast of Santa Cruz, are presented. From the material study of the shell middens it was interpreted that multiple activities related to the residential bases were developed; while chenques met a mortuary function. The existence of association or correspondence between the location of the types of records regarding the geomorphological units where they are located was evaluated. Results indicate that in Punta Medanosa, shell middens are located mainly in landforms like dunes, and burial structures in chenque are especially associated with rocky outcrops. Finally, it is interpreted that certain landscape units were selected for carrying out specific cultural activities (daily activities developed in shell middens and burial of people in chenques).

Palabras clave : Punta Medanosa; Shell middens; Chenques; Geomorphic emplacement.

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