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Quebrada de Santo Domingo, Peru

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: The archaeological site called Quebrada de Santo Domingo is along a very scenic 32 square kilometer long dry river valley off the Rio Moche in Peru. Along this river bed are geoglyphs depicting animals, people, hunting scenes and complex spirals, and dated between 5000 B.C to 600 A.D. The site is endangered by ongoing development in the area.

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.

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