Interpretation in relation to the Sacred City of Caral

The Chupacigarro urban center was integrated in the capital area of the Supe valley and was closely related to the authorities of the city of Caral. Evidence of ceremonial activities was found in most of the buildings. Some buildings were probably workshops to make worship objects. In the main building, a decoration in relief with an Andean cross design was found, and in the circular plaza, monoliths flanking the stairs. However, there were no high Minor Public Buildings and the settlement was not visible from the valley. Moreover, it has a similar architecture to the lower half of the sacred city of Caral.

In the forefront we observe rooms of the Chupacigarro archaeological site. In the background, Caral archaeological site.