Camelid Herders: The Forgotten Specialists in the Coastal Señorío of Chiribaya, Southern Peru (original) (raw)

This research delves into the role of camelid herders within the Chiribaya señorío of southern Peru, a region previously overlooked in the study of Andean civilizations. It evaluates the economic foundations and cultural importance of camelid pastoralism in their societies, contrasting it with maritime and agricultural strategies highlighted in existing literature. Evidence suggests distinct dietary practices and adaptations of camelids, emphasizing their critical contributions to the socio-political dynamics of coastal areas in pre-Hispanic Peru.