An important discovery by IRD archaeologists reveals that, more than 4000 years ago, early Andean civilizations had become established in a tropical environment where they were not hitherto known to have existed.

Cobo's tale describes an indigenous society in northern Ecuador that proved to be one of the most difficult for the Inkas to conquer in Andean South America.

Provides information on archaeology in Ecuador, research projects, archaeologists, journals, museums, education and forums. Part Spanish, part English.

A Late Period Caranqui Chiefdom in the Northern Highlands of Ecuador. Abstract Internet Archaeology 10.