Definition: The Cajamarca Culture was a small polity in the Peruvian highlands, ca. AD 500-1450, when it was conquered and became part of the Inca empire. The Cajamarca culture was at its height about AD 500-1000, and is famous for beautiful ceramic pottery. Cajamarca's other claim to fame is it was the location of the capture of Inca Atahualpa by Pizarro in AD 1532.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Alternate Spellings: Caxamarca
Examples:
Cajamarca (the city), Ventanillas ("Little Windows") de Otuzco.
