Estudios arqueometalúrgicos sobre objetos del sitio Falda del Cerro (Catamarca, Argentina)

ABSTRACT Falda del Cerro is an archaeological site located on the western slope of the Aconquija Mountains (Catamarca, Argentina) [1]. Its human occupation is radiocarbonically dated to the first centuries AD [2]. The site presents circular and semi-circular enclosures constructed with stone walls which foundations are dug into the bedrock. Associated pottery belongs to the period’s distinctive styles: Alpatauca, Gris Pulido, Ante Pulido, Condorhuasi, etc. Surface assemblage and excavated contexts in the area evinced pottery fragments with vitrification evidence on them, mineral remains (pro...