Abstract

GARCIA, Alejandro. The petroglyphs of cerro blanco of zonda (San juan). Comechingonia [online]. 2014, vol.18, n.2, pp.161-180. ISSN 1851-0027.

During recent research in the Zonda Valley (south-central San Juan) a group of petroglyphs was discovered on one of the slopes of Cerro Blanco. Most are figurative representations (anthropomorphs, camelids, birds and felines prints, snakes, etc.). Analysis and comparison of the figures indicate that at least a portion corresponds to the local Aguada period. The possible relationship of the site with the nearby main canal of the local prehispanic irrigation system, and its importance in the context of the regional integration process involving the territory of San Juan from ca. 650 A.D., are also discussed.

Keywords : Archaeology; Rock art; Petroglyphs; Aguada; San Juan.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )