| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10499011 | Journal of Archaeological Science | 2013 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We document pre-Inka and Inka period copper production in northern Chile. ⺠Inhabitants of the Tarapacá Valley used wind-driven furnaces called huayras. ⺠The Inka reorganized copper production, concentrated at the site of Tarapacá Viejo. ⺠We provide technical details of smelting and other metallurgical activities. ⺠New metal-working techniques show links to Inka centers in Chile and Argentina.
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Authors
Colleen Zori, Peter Tropper, David Scott,