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This article examines the interpretations of warfare in the premodern Andes, arguing that archaeologists often dismiss evidence of conflict due to methodological issues. The authors contend that Andean societies were significantly shaped by warfare, with military might being a cornerstone of Inca power, and that many defensive structures have been misinterpreted as non-militaristic. The paper calls for a reassessment of archaeological evidence using ethnographic and historical analogies to better understand

Author

Luis Armando Alarcón

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