THE PETROGLYPHS OF SIRACUNA (SAPOSOA – SAN MARTÍN, PERÚ)

Abstract

The following research configures the first inventory made about the Siracuna petroglyphs (Saposoa-San Martín, Perú), where an analysis has been done about themes and the meaning of the shapes, both presented in terms of its relationship with the cultural landscape. Starting with a classification of the motifs, the resources of representation that reveal the relationship with the local rock art trends has been located. Also, singular shapes like the one of an insect and two kinds of flowers.The meaning of the renderings is linked to the cultural landscape. In that sense the concern for the environment conservation, the pursuing of time control and the seasonal changes are persistent. The ritual nature of this area is combined with the aim of nourish this early trade inland paths with the highlands.