Marks on the floor: Instant and memory in the foundation of an agro-pastoralist place in the Puna high desert, Northwest Argentina (ca. 1500 BP)

Key Points

• Cultural landscape shapes memory and identity in agro-pastoralist communities.
• The Puna high desert context provides insight into historical land use patterns.
• Analysis of archaeological marks reveals layers of meaning in the environment.
• Findings highlight the importance of integrating memory with place in understanding past societies.