Minas, tambos, centros administrativos y montañas en red. Análisis de las interacciones socio-espaciales en el Norte Argentino durante eltahuantinsuyu

Abstract

We investigate the Inca incorporation of northern Argentina (1450–1532 AD) from the social-spatial interaction networks. We employ Least Cost Path Analysis to determine whether the location of archaeological sites with Inca evidence were related through transit among spaces suitable for circulation. Then, based on the existence of relationships between the sites, a study of social interaction networks was carried out to evaluate the type of organization that the Incas gave to this part of Tahuantinsuyu. Two measures of centrality were calculated to assess whether there was a centralized local government or a domain with various centers of power. The results indicate an indirect form of government in which sites associated with mining and metallurgy and high-altitude sanctuaries were important in regional interaction.

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