Arkeologiska platser i San Pedro de Atacama

Ancient Archaeological Sites

This collection showcases the archaeological heritage of the Atacama Desert, featuring sites from the pre-Inca and Inca periods. Highlights include the 12th-century Pukará de Quitor, a defensive stone fortress built into a hillside, and the Aldea de Tulor, one of Chile's oldest sedentary villages characterized by circular adobe structures. The list also features the Hierbas Buenas petroglyphs, where hundreds of ancient rock carvings depict local fauna and nomadic life, providing insight into the cultural evolution of the Likan Antai people.