Casarabe culture, Pre-Columbian archaeological period in Llanos de Moxos, Bolivia
The Casarabe settlements stretch across 16,000 square kilometers of land, featuring extensive networks of pyramids, platforms, and sophisticated water management systems.
Between 500 and 1400 CE, hundreds of settlements developed throughout the Bolivian Llanos de Moxos savannah, forming a network of interconnected communities.
The settlements included organized zones with residential areas, ceremonial spaces, and agricultural fields, demonstrating advanced social organization methods.
Modern researchers employ LIDAR technology to map the ancient structures beneath dense vegetation, revealing settlement layouts spanning up to 315 hectares.
Despite annual flooding in the region, the civilization constructed elevated platforms and intricate canal systems to maintain year-round agricultural production.
Location: Cercado
Part of: Llanos de Moxos
GPS coordinates: -14.87070,-64.48000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:44
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