Llama Geoglyphs at Tiliviche Chile
by James Brunker
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Llama Geoglyphs at Tiliviche Chile
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
There are many geoglyph sites in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile; most probably date from before the time of the Incas though exactly who made them and why is often a subject of conjecture. These ones in the Tiliviche Valley depict a large number of llamas / camelids on the southern side of the valley, nearly all facing towards the coast. It is likely these ones were made to mark the route taken by llama caravans from the highlands towards the coast (many early cultures lived in the river valleys that cross the region or on the coast and there was considerable trade with the civilisations of the Andean highlands). Other theories suggest they have a ceremonial purpose, or that they mark the presence of good grazing and water supplies or an area where predators are present.
50% of all profits from sales of this image will be donated to the Bolivian Rock Art Research Society SIARB (Sociedad de Investigación del Arte Rupestre de Bolivia). SIARB is a private organisation dedicated to the investigation, recording, protection and conservation of rock paintings and petroglyphs in Bolivia and neighbouring countries. For more about SIARB and their work please visit their website: http://www.siarb-bolivia.org/eng/indexin.htm
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form (print, website, etc) without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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