Classification and spatial analysis of domes and cavities in rock art studies of archaeological significance in the Eastern Andes of Colombia

The high presence of domes in various departments of Colombia led to propose a classification, registration and recognition of domes as archaeological assets. To do this, the article differentiates between domes and cavities, delving into the culturaluses documented so far in rock art studies and pr...

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Main Author: López Estupiñán, Laura
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:Spanish
Published: Instituto Colombiano de Antropología e Historia - ICANH 2021
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Online Access:https://revistas.icanh.gov.co/index.php/rca/article/view/1808
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Summary:The high presence of domes in various departments of Colombia led to propose a classification, registration and recognition of domes as archaeological assets. To do this, the article differentiates between domes and cavities, delving into the culturaluses documented so far in rock art studies and proposing domes as an input for spatial analysis. From a cartographic review, a territorial and archaeological reconnaissance, it is found that the rocky supports with more than eight domes arefound in river valleys and indicate relationships with lake bodies, confirming their possible use as hydric models. Dada la alta presencia de cúpulas en diversos departamentos de Colombia, en este artículo se propone un ejercicio de clasificación, registro y reconocimiento de estas como bienes arqueológicos. Para ello, se diferencia entre cúpulas y oquedades, y se profundiza en los usos culturales documentados hasta el momento en los estudios de arte rupestre; además, se plantea que las cúpulas son insumos de análisis espaciales. Desde una revisión cartográfica y un reconocimiento territorial y arqueológico, la investigación concluye que los soportes rocosos con más de ocho cúpulas se encuentran en valles de ríos e indican relaciones con los cuerpos lacustres, lo que confirma su posible uso como maquetas hídricas.