How did hunter-gatherers initially settle and move across extreme environments? We
conducted a multi-disciplinary study to tackle this question, focusing on how …

The feathers of tropical birds were one of the most significant symbols of economic, social,
and sacred status in the pre-Columbian Americas. In the Andes, finely produced clothing …

This work concerns the study of colors and dyes identified on archaeological textiles from
the Atacama Desert. The different garments and ornaments come from the excavation of two …

Some of the earliest archaeological materials radiocarbon-dated were from the Central
Andes, and archaeologists from the region were also involved in early efforts at meta …

Management of camelids in the coastal valleys of the Andes has generated much debate in
recent years. Zooarchaeological and isotopic studies have demonstrated that in the coastal …

Abstract The Atacama Desert is among the driest places on Earth, yet ancient agricultural
systems are present in the region. Here, we present a study of terraced agricultural soils in …

The reduction of masticatory load intensity resulting from dietary changes in human
evolution has been proposed as an important factor that alters craniofacial shape in past …

Bulk δ 15 N and δ 13 C values of proteinaceous tissues are being increasingly used in
bioarchaeological studies to elucidate the physio-pathological status of ancient individuals …

Paleoparasitological studies have provided insights into ancient parasite occurrence and its
relationship to the health, lifestyle, and cultural practices of past populations. We analyzed …

The post-mortem manipulation of human bodies is documented in many regions of the
world, including South America. Recent archaeological fieldwork in the Chincha Valley …