The Huaca de Moho represents a valuable example of pre-incaic lithic art in the Titicaca basin. It is a monolith located in the province of Moho that exhibits typical features of the Tiahuanaco style, with its most distinctive element being a winged cross carved with a rotating effect. This visual dynamism is not casual, but probably reflects the worldview and sense of cosmic order of the societies that inhabited the area between 500 and 1000 AD. Although its ritual importance is evident by its location, this site remains a treasure little explored by official archeology and still lacks state protection.
Huaca de Moho
carved stone
500-1000 CE
Moho, Peru
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