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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15687818.
Vol. 55 (2025), pp. 214–224 •
  1.39 MBRESEARCH ARTICLE
Maritza Revilla Bueloth,1 Alex Javier Sánchez Pantaleón,2
David Enmanuel Llancari Oliden,3 Diego Leandro Quispe Revilla,4 Thelma Milagros Herrera de la Cruz,5 Jhunniors Puscan Visalot 6
(1) Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas (UNTRM), Perú (maritza.revilla@untrm.edu.pe, ORCID);
(2) Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas (UNTRM), Perú (alex.sanchez@untrm.edu.pe, ORCID);
(3) Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Perú (david_llancari@yahoo.es, ORCID);
(4) Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN), Perú (N00413740@upn.pe, ORCID);
(5) Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas (UNTRM), Perú (thelma.herrera@untrm.edu.pe, ORCID);
(6) Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas (UNTRM), Perú (jhunniors.puscan.epg@untrm.edu.pe, ORCID)
 Abstract
This research focuses on the characterization of ceramic fragments discovered at the Cuypuquión Cave, located in the Trita District, Amazonas Region, Peru, with the aim of identifying evidence of pre-Hispanic occupation by the Chachapoyas culture.
The methodology employed included in situ observation and detailed photographic documentation of ceramic fragments and bone remains, analyzing their morphology, decoration, and archaeological context.
The findings reveal fragments of utilitarian, coarse pottery decorated with hatched and geometric motifs, such as zigzags, rhombuses, and high-relief designs, alongside human bone remains scattered across the surface of extensive platforms, indicating the cave's funerary use.
Characteristics of the ceramic fragments, such as the use of local clay with symbolic decorations, reflect the advanced skills and techniques of a rich cultural worldview.
Additionally, the high humidity conditions within the cave have caused deterioration of the materials.
The study concludes that the Cuypuquión Cave served as a significant ceremonial and funerary space for the Chachapoyas and establishes a foundation for future archaeological research integrating advanced approaches to expand knowledge of cultural and technological dynamics in the northern Andes.
Keywords
Pottery, ceramics, Cuypuquión, cave, Chachapoyas, Peru, conservation, culture, cultural heritage.
Cite as
Revilla, M.; A. J. Sánchez; D. E. Llancari; D. L. Quispe; T. M. Herrera; J. Puscan. 2025.
Characterization of Ceramic Fragments from Cuypuquión Cave: Evidence of a Pre-Hispanic Occupation by the Chachapoyas in the Trita District, Peru. Arqueología Iberoamericana 55: 214–224. Other Persistent Identifiers
PURL: purl.org/aia/5519. ARK: ark:/49934/375.
Received: April 15, 2025. Accepted: May 30, 2025. Published: June 20, 2025.
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