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When was the band dug, and over how long was it used?

Asked 26 Oct 2026 by ·3 answers·0·0 following
Most likely: the band was built in the Late Intermediate Period under the Chincha and continued in use under the IncaAhead on the evidence, not yet confirmed. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

Where it stands

Three answers have been proposed. The band was built in the Late Intermediate Period under the Chincha and continued in use under the Inca. leads, with evidence 1 for: partly supported by its tests. Two are still possible.

Why it matters

Only one radiocarbon date exists, from charcoal inside one hole⁠[1]. Whether the band is a Chincha creation, an Inca one, or older decides which explanation fits.

Answers 3

Evidence: 1 for
Most likely
None of these.
Not tested enough to call either way
Evidence: none yet
Still possible
Evidence: 1 against
Still possible

History

  1. Stanish & Tantaleán puts forward: the band was built in the Inca period (after about AD 1400) as part of the state's administration.
  2. Bongers et al. puts forward: the band was built in the Late Intermediate Period under the Chincha and continued in use under the Inca.
  3. Bongers et al.: hole 1905-01 charcoal AD 1320–1405 (95.4%); Late Intermediate Period sherds on the band.For: The band was built in the Late Intermediate Period under the Chincha and continued in use under the Inca.
  4. Bongers et al.: the one dated hole is probably pre-Inca or at the transition (AD 1320–1405).Against: The band was built in the Inca period (after about AD 1400) as part of the state's administration.
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