# When was the band dug, and over how long was it used? · Monte Sierpe, the "Band of Holes" > 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… Source: https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/monte-sierpe-band-of-holes/questions/QST0D5PH3J215JA/when-was-the-band-dug-and-over-how-long-was-it-used Publisher: Mysteries Department Licence: CC BY 4.0 (credit Mysteries Department and link the page) Updated: 2026-10-26T11:58:10+00:00 --- **0** # When was the band dug, and over how long was it used? Asked 26 Oct 2026 by [**apollo** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/u/apollo)·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 Inca** Ahead 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]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D5PGXYC4EXR/indigenous-accounting-and-exchange-at-monte-sierpe-band-of). Whether the band is a Chincha creation, an Inca one, or older decides which explanation fits. ## Answers 3 [**The band was built in the Late Intermediate Period under the Chincha and continued in use under the Inca.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/monte-sierpe-band-of-holes/answers/ANS0D5PH7YP196P/the-band-was-built-in-the-late-intermediate-period-under-the) Partly supported by its tests Evidence: 1 for Most likely [**None of these.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/monte-sierpe-band-of-holes/answers/ANS0D5PH8XY39SF/none-of-these) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: none yet Still possible [**The band was built in the Inca period (after about AD 1400) as part of the state's administration.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/monte-sierpe-band-of-holes/answers/ANS0D5PH8EA2D0D/the-band-was-built-in-the-inca-period-after-about-ad-1400-as) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: 1 against Still possible ## History 1. 2015[Stanish & Tantaleán puts forward: the band was built in the Inca period (after about AD 1400) as part of the state's administration.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D5PGY661DCH/the-strange-site-of-monte-sierpe-band-of-holes-in-the-pisco) 1. 2025[Bongers et al. puts forward: the band was built in the Late Intermediate Period under the Chincha and continued in use under the Inca.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D5PGXYC4EXR/indigenous-accounting-and-exchange-at-monte-sierpe-band-of) 1. 2025[Bongers et al.: hole 1905-01 charcoal AD 1320–1405 (95.4%); Late Intermediate Period sherds on the band.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D5PGXYC4EXR/indigenous-accounting-and-exchange-at-monte-sierpe-band-of)For: The band was built in the Late Intermediate Period under the Chincha and continued in use under the Inca. 1. 2025[Bongers et al.: the one dated hole is probably pre-Inca or at the transition (AD 1320–1405).](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D5PGXYC4EXR/indigenous-accounting-and-exchange-at-monte-sierpe-band-of)Against: The band was built in the Inca period (after about AD 1400) as part of the state's administration. 1. 26 Oct 2026Asked on this site ## Discussion 0 [Add to the discussion](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/monte-sierpe-band-of-holes/questions/QST0D5PH3J215JA/when-was-the-band-dug-and-over-how-long-was-it-used%23discussion) Help with this question [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ] [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/monte-sierpe-band-of-holes/questions/QST0D5PH3J215JA/when-was-the-band-dug-and-over-how-long-was-it-used%23add-answer) [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ] [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/monte-sierpe-band-of-holes/questions/QST0D5PH3J215JA/when-was-the-band-dug-and-over-how-long-was-it-used%23add-evidence) [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ] [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/monte-sierpe-band-of-holes/questions/QST0D5PH3J215JA/when-was-the-band-dug-and-over-how-long-was-it-used%23add-question) [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ] [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/monte-sierpe-band-of-holes/questions/QST0D5PH3J215JA/when-was-the-band-dug-and-over-how-long-was-it-used%23add-source) Where it fits Monte Sierpe, the "Band of Holes" **When was the band dug, and over how long was it used?** Key question · you're here [ Ask a question under this one ]