Moquegua Valley sites
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The Moquegua Valley sites are a cluster of important archaeological centers in southern Peru that were key hubs of cultural and political activity in the Middle Horizon Andes.
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| Moquegua Valley sites canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Moquegua Valley sites Context triple: [Middle Horizon Andes, hasMajorCenter, Moquegua Valley sites]
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A.
Chimú archaeological sites
Chimú archaeological sites are the monumental remains of the pre-Columbian Chimú civilization, featuring extensive adobe cities, ceremonial complexes, and intricate irrigation systems along Peru’s northern coast.
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B.
Huánuco Pampa archaeological site
The Huánuco Pampa archaeological site is a major Inca administrative and ceremonial center on the central highland plateau of Peru, notable for its vast planned layout and well-preserved stone architecture.
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Moche archaeological complex
The Moche archaeological complex is an ancient ceremonial and urban center on Peru’s north coast, renowned for its monumental adobe pyramids, elaborate iconography, and insights into the Moche civilization’s political and religious life.
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D.
Ollantaytambo archaeological site
The Ollantaytambo archaeological site is a well-preserved Inca town and fortress in Peru, renowned for its impressive terraced ruins, finely crafted stonework, and role as a strategic stronghold during the Spanish conquest.
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E.
Ingapirca archaeological complex
Ingapirca archaeological complex is the largest and most important set of Inca ruins in Ecuador, renowned for its Temple of the Sun and distinctive stone architecture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Moquegua Valley sites Target entity description: The Moquegua Valley sites are a cluster of important archaeological centers in southern Peru that were key hubs of cultural and political activity in the Middle Horizon Andes.
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A.
Chimú archaeological sites
Chimú archaeological sites are the monumental remains of the pre-Columbian Chimú civilization, featuring extensive adobe cities, ceremonial complexes, and intricate irrigation systems along Peru’s northern coast.
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B.
Huánuco Pampa archaeological site
The Huánuco Pampa archaeological site is a major Inca administrative and ceremonial center on the central highland plateau of Peru, notable for its vast planned layout and well-preserved stone architecture.
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C.
Moche archaeological complex
The Moche archaeological complex is an ancient ceremonial and urban center on Peru’s north coast, renowned for its monumental adobe pyramids, elaborate iconography, and insights into the Moche civilization’s political and religious life.
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D.
Ollantaytambo archaeological site
The Ollantaytambo archaeological site is a well-preserved Inca town and fortress in Peru, renowned for its impressive terraced ruins, finely crafted stonework, and role as a strategic stronghold during the Spanish conquest.
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E.
Ingapirca archaeological complex
Ingapirca archaeological complex is the largest and most important set of Inca ruins in Ecuador, renowned for its Temple of the Sun and distinctive stone architecture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Middle Horizon archaeological site
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archaeological site complex ⓘ |
| archaeologicalFeature |
administrative compounds
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brewery installations ⓘ residential compounds ⓘ ritual architecture ⓘ terraced hillsides ⓘ |
| chronology | primarily Middle Horizon occupation with later reoccupation at some sites ⓘ |
| containsSite |
Cerro Baúl
NERFINISHED
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Cerro Mejía NERFINISHED ⓘ Chen Chen NERFINISHED ⓘ Omo M10 NERFINISHED ⓘ Omo M12 NERFINISHED ⓘ Torata Alta NERFINISHED ⓘ Tumilaca sites ⓘ Yaracachi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Peru ⓘ |
| environment | river valley oasis in a desert region ⓘ |
| hasArchaeologicalCulture |
Tiwanaku culture
NERFINISHED
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Wari culture NERFINISHED ⓘ local Moquegua valley populations ⓘ |
| hasEvidenceOf |
agricultural intensification
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long-distance exchange networks ⓘ specialized craft production ⓘ state-sponsored feasting ⓘ |
| hasMaterialCulture |
Tiwanaku-style ceramics
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Wari-style ceramics ⓘ agricultural terraces and canals ⓘ local hybrid ceramic styles ⓘ stone architecture ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Andes
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Moquegua Region NERFINISHED ⓘ Moquegua Valley NERFINISHED ⓘ southern Peru NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | South Central Andes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| researchField |
Andean archaeology
NERFINISHED
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Middle Horizon studies ⓘ |
| researchTopic |
colonial strategies of highland states in coastal valleys
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interactions between Wari and Tiwanaku polities ⓘ urbanism in the Middle Horizon Andes ⓘ |
| significance |
important centers for Wari–Tiwanaku interaction
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key hubs of cultural activity in the Middle Horizon Andes ⓘ key hubs of political activity in the Middle Horizon Andes ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
1st millennium CE
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Middle Horizon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
administration of surrounding agricultural lands
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residential occupation ⓘ ritual and ceremonial activities ⓘ |
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