Palpa Province, Administrative province in Ica Department, Peru
Palpa Province is an administrative area in Ica Department covering approximately 1,200 square kilometers of dry terrain with valleys and river systems. The region divides into five districts, each with its own local administration and geographic character.
Established in 1963, the province occupies territory with deep roots in human habitation stretching back thousands of years. Several archaeological sites such as Pinchango Alto contain structures from the Late Intermediate Period overlooking the Rio Grande.
The province contains geoglyphs etched into the earth by the ancient Nazca people, reflecting their distinctive artistic approach to marking the landscape. These ground patterns remain visible across the valleys and plateaus today.
The area is accessible through routes connecting the five districts across the valleys and river plains. Exploring the region takes time due to distances between settlements and the rugged terrain throughout the province.
Pernil Alto shows evidence of human settlements from the Archaic Period, making it one of the earliest inhabited sites in the area. Excavations at this location reveal how early peoples adapted to living in the dry terrain.
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