| dc.description.abstract | This investigation is oriented toward the archaeological analysis of Guagualzhumi hill,
located in the Paccha parish, city of Cuenca, Azuay province. From this site there are only
register of pedestrian routes and general descriptions of aspects such as flora and fauna.
In some of these reports there are photographic registers that show the existence of
material evidence that speaks of possible pre-Hispanic settlements, however, there is no
specific analysis or detailed register of them. In this context, an archaeological survey has
been carried out in the area that includes the Guagualzhumi hill (with the Quituiña lagoon)
and a lower elevation adjacent to it, known as “El Calvario”, in order to determine areas
with concentration of cultural material.
To carry out this work, the archaeological method has been used mainly, showing phases
such as prospecting, collection and analysis of material evidence. Following this logic,
by conducting field work in the aforementioned sites, a considerable amount of ceramic
remains has been obtained. A percentage of these, the most relevant, have been
characterized individually, this analysis has provided different data, evidencing the
existence of archaeological wealth in the area. In addition, the ethnographic method has
been applied, which has made it possible to collect information about the life style in the
past and the present of some inhabitants of the area, as well as the oral tradition linked to
myths about the Guagualzhumi hill and the Quituiña lagoon. Additionally, relevant data
were obtained on the modernization process of the area (placement of modern elements
such as antennas and water pumps).
In general, some areas with ceramic material evidence were identified, with a lower
concentration on the lower part and with a high concentration on the upper part. Through
analysis, these fragments were referred to the Cashaloma, Tacalshapa and Narrío periods.
A photographic register of sites with lithic evidence (walls) is also left, the information
of which can be expanded in future research | |
